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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| Main Authors: | Razia Shaheen, Medha Roy, Aklima Anny, Nelufa Yeasmin Shova, Tasmia Hema |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.2991/dsahmj.k.200905.001 |
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