Influence of Maternal Height and Weight on Low Birth Weight: A Cross-Sectional Study in Poor Communities of Northeastern Brazil

BACKGROUND: Low birth weight (LBW) is associated with an increased risk of mortality, adverse metabolic conditions, and long-term chronic morbidities. The relationship between LWB and short maternal stature coupled with nutritional status was investigated in poor communities. METHODS/PRINCIPAL FINDI...

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Autores principales: Britto, Revilane Parente de Alencar, Florêncio, Telma Maria Toledo, Benedito Silva, Ana Amelia, Sesso, Ricardo, Cavalcante, Jairo Calado, Sawaya, Ana Lydia
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2013
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3823865/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24244636
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0080159

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3823865/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24244636
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0080159

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