The Prevalence and Risk Factors for Low Birth Weight among Term Newborns in Adwa General Hospital, Northern Ethiopia

The Prevalence and Risk Factors for Low Birth Weight among Term Newborns in Adwa General Hospital, Northern Ethiopia

Background. World health organization estimates that 25 million LBW babies are born annually worldwide and 95% occur in developing countries. Objective. To assess the prevalence and associated factors of low birth weight among term neonates delivered in Adwa Hospital, Northern Ethiopia. Methods. A c...

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Main Authors:	Yisak Gebregzabiherher, Abera Haftu, Solomon Weldemariam, Haftom Gebrehiwet
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:	Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2149156

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