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European journal of molecular biology and biochemistry

Volume 1, Issue 5, 2014
Mcmed International
European journal of molecular biology and biochemistry
Issn
2348 - 2192 (Print), 2348 - 2206 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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http://mcmed.us/journal/ejmbb
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Abstract
Title
A STUDY ON MATERNAL RISK FACTOR FOR LOW BIRTH WEIGHT CHILDREN
Author
Mohammad Siddique Ahmed Khan Shabber Ahmed, Mohammad Ibrahim Shaik*, Jaffar Shaik
Email
smibrahim24@yahoo.co.in
keyword
Low birth weight, New born Mortality.
Abstract
Birth weight is the most important factor that affects infant and child mortality. The aim of the present study of pregnant women to study the proportion of low birth weight babies and to find out the maternal risk factors affecting the birth weight of newborns and its significance. Information regarding biological and obstetric history and present pregnancy was collected. These women were followed up till their delivery and birth weight was recorded with 24 hours of delivery. The main factors which were significantly associated with LBW were maternal factors such as, age at delivery; short inter pregnancy interval, inadequate antenatal care, and parity. From this case study we emphasize that several biological factors associated with low birth weight children.
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