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Birthweight patterns in Harare, Zimbabwe.

N Dole1, K Gleiter, D A Savitz

  • 1Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

International Journal of Epidemiology
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This study analyzed 2140 births in Harare, Zimbabwe, finding a mean birthweight of 2970g. The data suggests Harare

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Limited birthweight distribution data exists for Zimbabwe.
  • Understanding birthweight is crucial for assessing infant health and development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on birthweight distributions in Harare, Zimbabwe.
  • To provide baseline data for public health initiatives.

Main Methods:

  • A study of 2140 births in Harare, Zimbabwe, during April 1986.
  • Data collected from public health facilities serving 85% of the urban population.

Main Results:

  • The mean birthweight for the entire sample was 2970 g.
  • The mean birthweight for singleton livebirths was 3059 g.

Conclusions:

  • Birthweight data from Harare suggests a pattern between developed and developing countries.
  • Further research is needed to understand factors influencing low birthweight in the region.

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