Prevalence and risk factors of low birth weight in the United States: An analysis of 2016–2021 data
Shimin Zheng,
Yan Cao,
Sheryl Strasser
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundLow birthweight (LBW), infants weighing less than 2,500 g, is a global health concern associated with high infant morbidity and mortality rates. This study investigates LBW prevalence and its relation to maternal sociodemographic characteristics and lifestyle behaviors factors in the United States (US).MethodsThis analysis used the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) data from 2016 to 2021, including n = 225,443 children aged 0–17 years. 18,131 had LBW (<2,500 g), and 2810 had very LBW (VL… Show more
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