Prevalence of Low Birth Weight and Its Developmental Vulnerability Among Infants in Nepal: A Critical Review of the Literature and Future Recommendations

Prevalence of Low Birth Weight and Its Developmental Vulnerability Among Infants in Nepal: A Critical Review of the Literature and Future Recommendations

Limited research has focused on developmental vulnerability of low birth weight (LBW) infants in Nepal. This review analyzes the prevalence and magnitude of LBW in Nepal followed by developmental vulnerabilities and the economic impact of LBW. This is a comprehensive review of current evidence-ba...

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Main Author: Sangita Pudasainee-Kapri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nepal Medical Association 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Nepal Medical Association
Subjects:
developmental outcomes
economic burden
impacts
low birthweight
preterm birth
Online Access:https://www.jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/9112
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