Determinants of low birth weight and its effect on childhood health and nutritional outcomes in Bangladesh.
Md Zahidul IslamMohammad Rocky Khan ChowdhuryManzur KaderBaki BillahMd Shariful IslamMamunur RashidPublished in: Journal of health, population, and nutrition (2024)
One out of five children was LBW in Bangladesh. Maternal education, sex of child, wealth index, and toilet facilities had significant effects on LBW. In addition, LWB contributed to children's poor health and nutritional outcomes. Enhancing maternal pregnancy, and child health outcomes necessitates policies addressing poverty, gender inequality, and social disparities. Key strategies include promoting regular prenatal care, early medical intervention, reproductive health education, and safe hygiene practices. To combat the negative impacts of LBW, a comprehensive strategy is vital, encompassing exclusive breastfeeding, nutritional support, growth monitoring, accessible healthcare, and caregiver education.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- low birth weight
- preterm infants
- mental health
- preterm birth
- pregnancy outcomes
- public health
- young adults
- human milk
- randomized controlled trial
- pregnant women
- birth weight
- affordable care act
- quality improvement
- health information
- primary care
- palliative care
- risk assessment
- glycemic control
- gestational age
- metabolic syndrome
- social media
- oral health
- weight gain