Assessment of the risk factors for low birth weight at Kitenge Hospital, Mbujimayi City, Democratic Republic of the Congo: 2018 - 2022

• Main Authors: Bâtisseure Luyenga Kitengie (Author), Constantine Malobo Ngiele (Author), Yannick Salamayi Salamayi (Author), Charlotte Kitenge Kitunga (Author), Pascal Lutumba (Author), Emery Luzolo Kafinga (Author), Monizi Mawunu (Author), Virima Mudogo (Author), Koto- (Author), Basua Babintu Layka Mukandu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Orapuh, Inc., 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Low birth weight (LBW) is defined as a birth weight of less than 2500 grams (5.5 pounds) and is associated with various health risks. Factors contributing to LBW include premature birth (before 37 weeks gestation), poor maternal nutrition, maternal health issues such as hypertension or...