Prevalence of Low Birth Weight in Urban Dhaka and its Association with Maternal Age and Socioeconomic Status
Low Birth Weight (LBW) is a major risk factor for neonatal and infant mortality worldwide. In 2015, the LBW rate was 22.6% in Bangladesh. The present study was conducted to estimate the rate of LBW in urban Dhaka and to observe its association with maternal age and socioeconomic status. This retrosp...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2020-09-01
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Series: | Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125944515/view |