The Incidence of Low Birth-Weight in Three Specialist Medical Centres in Anambra and Enugu States

Authors

  • G.E. Anyanwu Department of Anatomy, College of Health Science, Enugu State University of Technology, Enugu Author
  • A.L. Asomugha Department Of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Anambra. Author
  • O.J. Ezugworie Department of Anatomy, College of Health Science, Enugu State University of Technology, Enugu Author

Keywords:

Incidence, Birth Weight, Preterm

Abstract

 A retrospective review of birth weights in the three specialist medical centres in both Anambra and Enugu States were carried out to determine the incidence of low birth weight in babies. Results from the three-year period of study showed that out of the total number of two thousand three hundred and eighty-five (2,385) weights studied; 7.5% had a low birth weight which is graded from weights less than 2.5kg. 6.3% of low birth weights occurred in males while 9.4% in females. Amongst single and multiple births, the incidence occurred in the ratio of 6.2% and 42.4% respectively. 6.4% of these babies passed through the vaginal birth while 17.7% were through cesarean sections.

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Published

2004-12-31

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2004)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

The Incidence of Low Birth-Weight in Three Specialist Medical Centres in Anambra and Enugu States. (2004). Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, 3(2), 34-35. https://jecajournal.com/index.php/home/article/view/357