Anthropometric measurements can identify small for gestational age newborns: a cohort study in rural Tanzania

Anthropometric measurements can identify small for gestational age newborns: a cohort study in rural Tanzania

Abstract Background Small-for-gestational-age (SGA) is associated with increased neonatal mortality and morbidity. In low and middle income countries an accurate gestational age is often not known, making the identification of SGA newborns difficult. Measuring foot length, chest circumference and mi...

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Main Authors: Cecilie Bøge Paulsen, Birgitte Bruun Nielsen, Omari Abdul Msemo, Sofie Lykke Møller, Josephine Roth Ekmann, Thor Grundtvig Theander, Ib Christian Bygbjerg, John Peter Andrea Lusingu, Daniel Thomas Remias Minja, Christentze Schmiegelow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Small for gestational age
Foot length
Chest circumference
Mid upper arm circumference
Gestational age
Africa
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-019-1500-0

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