Rates and risk factors for preterm birth and low birthweight in the global network sites in six low- and low middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preterm birth continues to be a major public health problem contributing to 75% of the neonatal mortality worldwide. Low birth weight (LBW) is an important but imperfect surrogate for prematurity when accurate assessment of gestational age is not possible. While there is overlap between preterm birth and LBW newborns, those that are both premature and LBW are at the highest risk of adverse neonatal outcomes. Understanding the epidemiology of preterm birth and LBW is important for prevention and improved care for at risk newborns, but in many countries, data are sparse and incomplete.

Methods

We conducted data analyses using the Global Network's (GN) population-based registry of pregnant women and their babies in rural communities in six low- and middle-income coun

SUBMITTER: Pusdekar YV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7745351 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature