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Anthropometric measures that identify premature and low birth weight newborns in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study with community follow-up.

Netsanet Workneh GidiMelkamu BerhaneTsinuel GirmaAlemseged AbdissaRuth LimKatherine LeeCattram NguyenFiona Russell
Published in: Archives of disease in childhood (2019)
CHC, MUAC and FL taken on day 1 and 5 after birth could be used as diagnostic tools for LBW or prematurity. The Eregie model for GA estimation gives similar results to the NBS.
Keyphrases
  • low birth weight
  • preterm infants
  • human milk
  • preterm birth
  • gestational age
  • pet ct
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • body composition
  • physical activity
  • risk factors
  • pregnant women
  • pregnancy outcomes