Influence of maternal height and weight on low birth weight: a cross-sectional study in poor communities of northeastern Brazil.

Influence of maternal height and weight on low birth weight: a cross-sectional study in poor communities of northeastern Brazil.

BACKGROUND: Low birth weight (LBW) is associated with an increased risk of mortality, adverse metabolic conditions, and long-term chronic morbidities. The relationship between LWB and short maternal stature coupled with nutritional status was investigated in poor communities. METHODS/PRINCIPAL FINDI...

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Main Authors: Revilane Parente de Alencar Britto, Telma Maria Toledo Florêncio, Ana Amelia Benedito Silva, Ricardo Sesso, Jairo Calado Cavalcante, Ana Lydia Sawaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3823865?pdf=render

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