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[An epidemiologic study on low-birth-weight babies].

K Kitamura

    Nihon Sanka Fujinka Gakkai Zasshi
    |July 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Maternal factors like age, health, and lifestyle significantly correlate with low birth weight (LBW) babies. Prenatal complications and pregnancy conditions also increase the risk of LBW infants.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Perinatal Health
    • Epidemiology

    Context:

    • Investigated risk factors for low birth weight (LBW) in Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
    • Utilized a case-control design comparing mothers of LBW infants with mothers of normal birth weight infants.
    • Matched participants by place and month of birth to control for environmental variables.

    Purpose:

    • To identify maternal, socio-medical, and prenatal factors associated with LBW.
    • To establish correlations between various maternal characteristics and infant birth weight.
    • To inform public health strategies aimed at reducing LBW incidence.

    Summary:

    • A significant correlation was observed between LBW and maternal age, stature, menstrual history, and past medical history.
    • Socio-medical factors including maternal occupation, education, smoking, sleep, Mother's Handbook issuance, and health examination frequency were analyzed.
    • Prenatal factors such as bleeding, abdominal pain, anemia, and toxemia, along with obstetric complications like multiple pregnancy, breech presentation, placenta previa, and placental abruption, were strongly associated with LBW.

    Impact:

    • Findings highlight the multifactorial nature of LBW, emphasizing the need for comprehensive maternal care.
    • Provides crucial data for targeted interventions to improve pregnancy outcomes and reduce LBW rates.
    • Informs healthcare providers and policymakers on key risk indicators for LBW, facilitating preventative measures.

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