Perinatal outcomes in women with class IV obesity compared to women in the normal or overweight body mass index categories: A population‐based cohort study in Qatar

• Main Authors: Fathima Minisha (Author), Najat Khenyab (Author), Salwa Abu Yaqoub (Author), Sawsan Al Obaidly (Author), Mai AlQubaisi (Author), Husam Salama (Author), Tawa Olukade (Author), Abdul Rouf Pallivalappil (Author), Nader Al Dewik (Author), Hilal Al Rifai (Author), Thomas Farrell (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The prevalence of childhood and adult obesity is rising exponentially worldwide. Class IV obesity (body mass index, BMI ≥50 kg/m2) is associated with a higher risk of adverse perinatal outcomes. This study compared these outcomes between women with class IV obesity and women in t...