Effect of low birth weight on neonatal mortality in preterm and small for gestational age babies in a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit in India

2016-06-27T07-06-31Z
Source: International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
Smitha DSa, Deepak Pinto, Anousha, B. S. Baliga.
Background: Neonatal mortality is an increasingly important public health issue in developing countries. Low birth weight is the single most important factor affecting neonatal mortality. Globally low birth weight accounts for 10% of neonatal mortality. The purpose of our study was to find out the impact of low birth weight on neonatal mortality and its effect on preterm and small for gestational age babies in a tertiary care center in India. Methods: 173 consecutive, low birth weight neonates weighing less than 2.5 kilograms referred to a tertiary care center over a period of one year were included. Age, gender, gestational age, birth weight, comorbid conditions and clinical outcome were recorded prospectively. Neonates were divided into two groups. 83 preterm low birth weight neonates (


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