Maternal malnutrition and low birth weight
Specialist Quarterly. 1992; 8 (2): 23-6
in English
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| ID: emr-26432
ABSTRACT
Low birth weight accounts for a large proportion of newborn infants in developing countries and is a major determinant of perinatal mortality. The bulk of these infants are growth retarded and maternal malnutrition plays a major etiological role. A maternal pregnancy weight gain in excess of the 12 kg is necessary to ensure a birth weight > 2.5 kg. It is essential that adequate nutritional assessment and supplementation be ensured during pregnancy
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Infant, Low Birth Weight
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Pregnancy
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Nutritional Status
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Maternal Welfare
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Specialist Q.
Year:
1992
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