Background Low birth weight (LBW) is one of the major factors affecting child morbidity and
mortality worldwide. It also results in substantial costs to the health sector and imposes a …

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 …

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 …

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 Weight at birth is usually considered as an indicator of the health status of a given
society. As a result this study was designed to investigate the association between birth …

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 …

Abstract The World Health Organization defines low birth weight (LBW) as a new born
having a weight of less than 2,500 g at birth. Low birth weight is one of the major …

Introduction Over the past decade, the incidence of low birth weight (LBW) in sub-Saharan
Africa has not seen any decline and this is a matter of grave concern for healthcare …

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 …

Objectives This study aimed to investigate the factors associated with low birth weight (LBW)
in Afghanistan. Design Cross-sectional study. Setting This study used data collected from …