Objective Globally an estimated 15% to 20% of all births are low birth weight, representing
more than 20 million births a year. Low birth weights are at a greater risk of both short and …

The time interval between one pregnancy and the next is a modifiable risk factor, and has an
effect on pregnancy outcomes. This study compared the effects of short interpregnancy …

Introduction Preterm birth remains the most significant clinical and public health encounter.
Preterm infant outcomes pose key evidence for clinicians and policymakers and are …

Globally, the infant mortality rate is regarded as an important indicator of understanding
population health. The rate varies substantially across the world with the highest found in …

This study focuses on low-birth-weight (LBW) in Nigeria. The main objective is to obtain the
life table probability of a mother giving birth to a low-birth-weight child, which may be …