National, regional, and worldwide estimates of low birthweight in 2015, with trends from 2000: a systematic analysis
Summary: Background: Low birthweight (LBW) of less than 2500 g is an important marker of maternal and fetal health, predicting mortality, stunting, and adult-onset chronic conditions. Global nutrition targets set at the World Health Assembly in 2012 include an ambitious 30% reduction in LBW prevale...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-07-01
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Series: | The Lancet Global Health |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214109X18305655 |