Determinants of adverse birth outcome in Sub-Saharan Africa: analysis of recent demographic and health surveys

Abstract Background More than 75% of neonatal deaths occurred in the first weeks of life as a result of adverse birth outcomes. Low birth weight, preterm births are associated with a variety of acute and long-term complications. In Sub-Saharan Africa, there is insufficient evidence of adverse birth...

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Main Authors: Koku Sisay Tamirat, Malede Mequanent Sisay, Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Zemenu Tadesse Tessema
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11113-z