Abstract:Background:South Asia, accounts for 60% of preterm births worldwide. To provide vital care and prevent complications that arise with preterm births, accurate determination of gestational age is important. Methods:We conducted a cross-sectional study at Maternity Hospital in Sudan, to evaluate the use of anthropometric measurements (head-circumference and crown-heel-length) for Gestational age assessment. Our sample included preterm babies over a period of six months. Neonatal anthropometry measurements, and Ge… Show more
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