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Title:An assessment of the use of anthropometric measures for predicting low birth weight
Authors:Ngowi, Judith A.ISNI
Redding-Lallinger, Rupa
Hirji, Karim F.ISNI
Year:1993
Periodical:Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
Volume:39
Issue:6
Pages:356-360
Language:English
Geographic term:Tanzania
Subjects:infants
child development
External link:http://tropej.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/39/6/356
Abstract:This paper presents the results of an evaluation of two anthropometric surrogates, viz. chest circumference and mid-arm circumference, of birth weight. Research was carried out in the Maternity Unit of the Muhimbili Medical Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in 1988 and 1989. The sample used comprised 1666 babies, which were examined within 12 hours of delivery. Optimal criteria for predicting birth weight below 2000 g and below 2500 g were provided by use of chest circumference alone. However, even the best criterion was not very sensitive, indicating that use of anthropometric surrogates may have a limited practical value. Bibliogr., sum.
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