New study identifies risk factors associated with low birthweights

Multiple births, a short interval between pregnancies and mothers with a maternal physical or mental health condition are more at risk of having a low birth rate baby. Every year 20 million children are born with a birth weight below 2,500 grams, and considered low birthweight (LBW) babies The study looked to understand the risk factors for LBW so that resources and interventions could be scheduled effectively.

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