A review of low birth weight
Ramachandran, U.
Journal of Nepal Medical Association 39(136): 377-381
1970
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-2715 Document Number: 260740
As the incidence of low birth weight babies in India and the neighbouring areas isvery high a review of the causes of LBW was done. The factors responsible have beenhighlighted, risk factors been identified and some remedial measures suggested.Key Words: LBW - low birth weight, MCH - maternal and child health.
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