Maternal demographic and antenatal factors, low birth weight and preterm birth: findings from the mother and child in the environment (MACE) birth cohort, Durban, South Africa
Abstract Background Low birthweight (LBW) and preterm birth (PB) remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates worldwide. The aim of this study was to identify maternal demographic and antenatal factors associated with PB and LBW among low socio-economic communities. Methods Pregna...
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Main Authors: | Prakash M. Jeena (Author), Kareshma Asharam (Author), Aweke A. Mitku (Author), Pragalathan Naidoo (Author), Rajen N. Naidoo (Author) |
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2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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