Higher incidence of low birth weight infants among malay women with periodontitis in Kota Bharu, Kelantan

The causes of low birth weight (LBW) are complex and multifactorial. Current epidemiological and microbiological studies have suggested that maternal periodontal infection may increase the risk of delivering LBW infants. The objective ofthis prospective cohort study was to determine the incidence of...

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Main Authors: Norkhafizah, S (Author), Norsa'adah, B. (Author), Zainuddin, S.L.A (Author), Sosroseno, W. (Author), N. Hazlina, N.H (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Department Of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2004.
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