Morbidity and Mortality of low birth weight infants in Egypt

Type Journal Article - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Title Morbidity and Mortality of low birth weight infants in Egypt
Author(s)
Volume 11
Issue 4
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2005
URL http://www.emro.who.int/publications/emhj/1104/article23.htm
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Low birth weight is one of the major determinants of neonatal survival and postneonatal morbidity. This study assessed the morbidity and mortality of low-birth-weight (LBW) infants during the first 3 months. Data were collected for 6701 live births. All singleton liveborn LBW infants as well as a comparison group of normal-birth-weight (NBW) infants were followed up for 3 months. Data were collected on weight, morbidity and mortality using a structured questionnaire. Admission to neonatal intensive care unit and mortality were more frequent in LBW (31.6%, 2.0%) than NBW infants (2.0%, 0.2%). They also had increased risk of neonatal jaundice at 1 month, an increased risk of growth retardation and a much higher risk of mortality.

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