Nutritional and prenatal care factors associated with low birth weight among full-term infants in public hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Background Low birth weight (LBW), defined as birth weight less than 2500 g regardless of gestational age, remains a pressing global health issue. It significantly contributes to neonatal mortality (60–80% of deaths), developmental delays and increased risk of chronic diseases in adulthood. Despite...

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Main Authors: Berhanu Teshome Woldeamanuel, Merga Abdissa Aga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-08-01
Series:BMJ Paediatrics Open
Online Access:https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/9/1/e003732.full
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