Prevalence, risk factors and consequences of newborns born small for gestational age: a multisite study in Nepal.

Pragya Gautam PaudelAvinash K SunnyRejina GurungAbhishek GurungHoney MallaShyam Sundar BudhathokiPrajwal PaudelNavraj KcAshish Kc

Published in: BMJ paediatrics open (2020)

Low literacy status of mothers, use of polluted fuel for cooking, time of first ANC visit and multiple deliveries are associated with SGA births. Interventions encouraging pregnant women to attend ANC visits early can reduce the burden of SGA births.

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