Low birth weight (LBW) is one of the main predictors of infant mortality. The global incidence
of LBW is around 17%, although estimates vary from 19% in the developing countries …

To identify and quantify risk factors for preterm and term low birthweight (LBW) we
conducted a hospital-based case-control study, linked with a population survey in …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) is considered as a major multifaceted public health
concern. Seventy-two percent of LBW infants are born in Asia. An estimation of 8% LBW …

The birth weight of an infant is the single most important deter minant of its chances of
survival and healthy growth and devel opment. Because birth weight is conditioned by the …

What is low birth weight? In both developed and developing countries, birth weight is
probably the single most important factor that affects neonatal mortality, in addition to being …

STUDY OBJECTIVE--To describe the effect of different social and demographic
characteristics on low birth weight (LBW)(less than 2500 g) in Spain, in both preterm (less …

ObjectiveTo determine the maternal and fetal risk of adverse outcome during pregnancy in
relation to low maternal body mass index in an unselected population. Design Retrospective …

It is widely recognized that weight at birth is an important indicator of fetal and neonatal
health for both individuals and populations. Birth weight in particular is strongly associated …

Objective. To examine the association between maternal pre‐pregnancy weight status and
the risk of stillbirth, pre‐eclampsia and preterm delivery. Design. Hospital‐based cohort …

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 …