Low Birth Weight
Cross-source consensus on Low Birth Weight from 1 sources and 4 claims.
1 sources · 4 claims
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- Low birth weight is defined as birth weight below 2,500 grams by the World Health Organization. — Global maternal and infant health monitoring systems: a scoping review protocol
- More than 19 million newborns had low birth weight in 2020 according to a systematic prevalence analysis. — Global maternal and infant health monitoring systems: a scoping review protocol
- Low-birth-weight infants face increased risks of disability and later chronic conditions. — Global maternal and infant health monitoring systems: a scoping review protocol
- Premature birth and low birth weight are identified as major contributors to neonatal and infant mortality levels. — Global maternal and infant health monitoring systems: a scoping review protocol