Regional references vs. international standards for assessing weight and length by gestational age in Lithuanian neonates

• Main Authors: Ruta Morkuniene (Author), Tim J. Cole (Author), Egle Marija Jakimaviciene (Author), Agne Bankauskiene (Author), Jelena Isakova (Author), Nijole Drazdiene (Author), Vytautas Basys (Author), Janina Tutkuviene (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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IntroductionThere is no global consensus as to which standards are the most appropriate for the assessment of birth weight and length. The study aimed to compare the applicability of regional and global standards to the Lithuanian newborn population by sex and gestational age, based on the prevalenc...