Abstract:Background: Babies with a low birth weight (LBW) are more likely to die or become ill. LBW refers to newborns who weigh less than 2,500 grams at birth. The presence of maternal anemia, or hemoglobin levels below 11 g/dL, is a significant risk factor for LBW. Objective: This study thoroughly investigated the connection between low birth weight and maternal anemia during the third trimester. Methods: This systematic review was conducted using the primary databases (PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar), li… Show more
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