Incidence of low birth weight and associated risk factors during March 2002-2003 in Tonekabon, Iran
Background and purpose: Low birth weight (LBW; birthweight 2500 g. or below) is a public health problem, because it is associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. This prospective study was conducted during March 2002 - 2003, to determine the incidence of low birth weight infants and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
2005-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mazums.ac.ir/files/onlineJournals_134116=Hoseini.pdf |