Surrogate Anthropometric Parameters for Assessment of Low Birth Weight Babies

Introduction: Low Birth Weight (LBW) accounts for significant proportion of infants and under five mortality. Screening of LBW babies in peripheral areas with poor facilities, with surrogate anthropometric parameters is necessary to prevent morbidity. Aim: To evaluate calf circumference and oth...

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Main Authors: Rupesh Srivastava, Shishir Chandrakar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd. 2018-04-01
Series: Indian Journal of Neonatal Medicine and Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijnmr.net/articles/PDF/2228/34944_CE[VSU]_F(AnG)_PF1(VSU_AnG)_PFA(AnG)_PB(VSU_AnG).pdf