Background Low birth weight (LBW) is one of the major determinants of perinatal survival,
infant morbidity, and mortality, as well as the risk of developmental disabilities and illnesses …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) continues to be the primary cause of infant morbidity
and mortality. Objective This study was undertaken to identify the predictors of LBW in …

Background Birth weight is an important predictor of early neonatal mortality, morbidity, and
long-term health outcomes. Annually, approximately 20 million babies are born globally with …

Objectives The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence of low birth weight (LBW),
and to investigate the association between maternal body weight measured in terms of body …

Introduction birth weight is vital to the development potential of the newborn. Abnormal birth
weight (such as low birth weight and macrosomia) is an important determinant of child …

Objective To examine the social, economic and demographic factors that determine low birth
weight in the two Kassena Nankana districts of the Upper East region of Ghana. Methods …

Objectives Low birth weight (LBW) is a major public health concern, especially in developing
countries, and is frequently related to child morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) remains to be a leading cause of neonatal death and a
major contributor to infant and under-five mortality. Its prevalence has not declined in the last …

Background. Low birth weight and preterm delivery are birth outcomes that can predict
newborns' survival, development, and long‐term health outcomes. This study assessed the …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) remains the main cause of mortality and morbidity in
infants, and a problem in the care of pregnant women world-wide particularly in developing …