Regional and sub-regional estimates of low birth weight and its determinants in 44 low- and middle-income countries: evidence from demographic and health survey data

Regional and sub-regional estimates of low birth weight and its determinants in 44 low- and middle-income countries: evidence from demographic and health survey data

Abstract Background Low birth weight continues to be a significant cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality, contributing to 80% of neonatal deaths in low and middle-income countries. To the authors’ knowledge, no prior study has estimated the regional and sub-regional prevalence of low birth weig...

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Main Authors: Kusse Urmale Mare, Gashaye Gobena Andarge, Kebede Gemeda Sabo, Osman Ahmed Mohammed, Ahmed Adem Mohammed, Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro, Oumer Abdulkadir Ebrahim, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Bizunesh Fantahun Kase, Habtamu Solomon Demeke, Temesgen Gebeyehu Wondmeneh, Setognal Birara Aychiluhm, Abay Woday Tadesse, Getahun Fentaw Mulaw, Simeon Meskele Leyto, Begetayinoral Kussia Lahole, Tesfahun Simon Hadaro, Beriso Furo Wengoro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Low and middle-income countries
Low birth weight
Demographic and Health Survey
Determinants
Multilevel analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05691-9
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