| Anthropometric Surrogates for Screening of Low Birth Weight Newborns: A Community-Based Study. | |
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PMID: 21247978 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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In developing countries, where about 75% of births occur at home or in the community, logistic problems prevent the weighing of every newborn child. This study compares various anthropometric surrogates for identification of low birth weight neonates. A longitudinal community based study was done in an urban resettlement colony and 283 singleton neonates within 7 days of birth were examined for the anthropometric measurements such as head, chest, mid upper arm circumference and foot length as a screening tool for low birth weight. Chest circumference measured within 7 days of birth appeared to be the most appropriate surrogate of low birth weight with highest sensitivity (75.4%), specificity (78.4%), and positive predictive value (48.9%) as compared with other anthropometric parameters. Low birth weight neonates in absence of weighing scales can be early identified by using simple anthropometric measurements for enhanced home-based care and timely referral. |
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Neeti Rustagi; Josyula Prasuna; Devender Kumar Taneja |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-1-19 |
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Title: Asia-Pacific journal of public health / Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health Volume: - ISSN: 1941-2479 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
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Created Date: 2011-1-20 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8708538 Medline TA: Asia Pac J Public Health Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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