Reducing the incidence of low birth weight (LBW), a major predictor of infant mortality and
morbidity in developed and developing countries, is an important worldwide goal, yet …

Abstract Low-birth-weight (LBW) infants have a significantly greater mortality than other
babies, not only within the neonatal period but also in infancy and early childhood. Babies …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) is one of the most important factors affecting child
morbidity and mortality worldwide; approximately one third of neonatal deaths are …

OBJECTIVE: To identify factors related to cases of low birth weight among a sample of
Mexican women. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The present analysis utilizes data from a post …

According to the WHO, low birth weight (LBW) affects 15–20% of newborns worldwide. In
Mexico, there are no national, state, nor municipal estimates that inform the country's …

There is abundant literature on the birth outcomes of women of Mexican origin living in the
United States, but in most cases it does not refer to data available in Mexico. We conducted …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) is a public health problem linked to lack of equity in
populations. Despite efforts to decrease the proportion of newborns with LBW, success has …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) is a leading risk factor for infant morbidity and mortality
in the United States. There are large disparities in the prevalence of LBW by race and …

Objectives. To test whether foreign-born status confers a protective effect against low birth
weight (LBW) outcomes among Mexican-origin women in Colorado. Methods. Retrospective …

Limited data exist related to low birth weight (LBW) incidence and risk factors in Western
China. This paper aims to assess LBW and its relationship with antenatal care (ANC) in the …