Feasibility and diagnostic accuracy of neonatal anthropometric measurements in identifying low birthweight and preterm infants in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Sarah Williams (Author), Andrew Clarke (Author), Hannah Richards (Author), Rekiku Fikre (Author), Fitsum Weldegebriel Belay (Author), Akalewold Alemayehu (Author), Yohannes Chanyalew Kassa (Author), Fanuel Belayneh Bekele (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Complications of prematurity are the leading cause of under-5 mortality globally and 80% of newborn deaths are of low birth weight (LBW) babies. Early identification of LBW and preterm infants is crucial to initiate timely interventions.Objective To evaluate the feasibility and diagnostic...