Exploring the multilevel determinants of low birth weight in Bangladesh: Understanding implications for targeted public health interventions.

ABSTRACT: Low birth weight (LBW), a key indicator of impaired fetal growth, is strongly associated with infant morbidity, mortality, and long-term health problems, particularly in developing countries such as Bangladesh. LBW reflects complex public health challenges shaped by interlinked factors across health, education, and socioeconomic sectors, where low maternal education, limited household income, poor nutrition, inadequate healthcare access, and insufficient antenatal care contribute to adverse birth outcomes. Understanding these multilevel determinants is essential for designing effective public health interventions. This study examined the prevalence and determinants of LBW in Bangladesh while accounting for both individual- and community-level factors using data from the 2022 Bangladesh Dem

SUBMITTER: Ali A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12829852 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature