Article Figures & Data
Figures
- Figure 1.
Trends in percentage of low birth weight (LBW) for Cuba and USA from 1960–2010. Adapted from Index Mundi8 based on data from the World Bank.8 Source: UNICEF, State of the World's Children, Child Info, and Demographic and Health Survey by Macro International, 2011.8
- Figure 2.
Trends in infant mortality rate in Cuba and the U.S., 1960–2010. (Data source: World Bank, World Development Indicators.)
Tables
BMI (kg/m2) at Beginning by Trimester of Gestation Weekly Weight Gain (kg) Low Moderate High Underweight (≤18.8) Second 0.34–0.42 0.43–0.69 0.70–0.78 Third 0.26–0.34 0.35–0.61 0.62–0.70 Normal weight (>18.8 to <25.6) Second 0.30–0.39 0.40–0.66 0.67–0.75 Third 0.23–0.31 0.32–0.58 0.59–0.67 Overweight (≥25.6 to <28.6) Second 0.27–0.34 0.35–0.63 0.64–0.71 Third 0.20–0.28 0.29–0.53 0.54–0.61 Obese (≥28.6) Second 0.17–0.26 0.27–0.53 0.54–0.64 Third 0.15–0.23 0.24–0.48 0.49–0.56 Cumulative Weight Gain (kg) for Trimester Low Moderate High Underweight (≤18.8) Second 4.42–5.46 5.59–8.96 9.10–10.14 Third 3.64–4.76 4.90–8.53 8.68–9.80 Second and third 9.45–11.33 11.34–17.28 17.29–19.17 Normal weight (>18.8 to <25.6) Second 3.90–5.07 5.20–8.57 8.71–9.75 Third 3.22–4.34 4.51–8.09 8.26–9.38 Second and third 8.64–10.52 10.53–15.93 15.94–18.09 Overweight (≥25.6 to <28.6) Second 3.51–4.42 4.57–8.16 8.32–9.23 Third 2.80–3.92 4.02–7.45 7.56–8.54 Second and third 7.56–9.44 9.45–14.85 14.86–16.47 Obese (≥28.6) Second 2.21–3.38 3.51–6.88 7.02–8.32 Third 2.10–3.22 3.35–6.72 6.86–7.84 Second and third 5.40–7.55 7.56–12.96 12.97–14.58 BMI, body mass index.
- Table 2. Prenatal and Postnatal Care, Measurements, and Support Provided Through the Cuban Health Care System
Prenatal Care Postnatal Care Medical Visits Frequency Medical Visits Frequency Weeks 12–33 1 per month Upon Birth — Weeks 34–38 2 per month Weeks 2–12 1 per week Weeks ≥38 Weekly Weeks 13–52 1 per month Maternal Measurements Infant Measurements Initial BMI Weight for age Blood pressure (each visit) Length for age Weight gain and BMI (each visit after 14 weeks) Head circumference Ultrasound (12, 20, and 32 weeks) Vaccination (according to national schedule) Uterus height, abdominal circumference (each visit after 14 weeks) Typhus immunization (between 24 and 28 weeks) Blood glucose (as needed) Hemoglobin (as needed) Additional Maternal Support Health education Early and exclusive breastfeeding support Personal hygiene care Promotion of home-based newborn care Psychological support/counseling Family planning counseling Nutrition counseling Nutrition counseling Maternal vitamin & mineral BMI, body mass index.
- Table 3. Comparison of Prenatal Supplement Provision Through the Cuban Healthcare System and the Prenatal Supplement Guidelines for Women at Risk of Deficiency According to the Institute of Medicine
Nutrient IOM Recommendation Cuban Multivitamin Provision Cuban Prenatal Supplement Iron 30–60 mg 86 mg Zinc 15 mg Copper 2 mg Calcium 250 mg Vitamin A 2500 IU 2000 IU Vitamin C 50 mg 35 mg Vitamin D 400 IU Folic acid 400 μg 0.25 mg 250 μg Vitamin B1 2.5 mg Vitamin B2 1.6 mg Vitamin B3 20 mg Vitamin B6 2 mg 2 mg Vitamin B12 2 μg 6 μg IOM, Institute of Medicine.
