Effect of antenatal care on birth outcomes in the Gambia: A propensity score matching analysis.
The prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) remains disproportionately high in sub-Saharan Africa. LBW is a significant risk factor for infant mortality and is associated with long-term physical and cognitive impairments. While antenatal care (ANC) has the potential to improve birth outcomes, there is...
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| Main Authors: | Santosh Gautam, Alasana Suso, Elizabeth Wood |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2025-01-01
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| Series: | PLOS Global Public Health |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0003880 |
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