A study on predictors of low birth weight

Background: purpose of this study was to determine prevalence maternal and social risk factors low birth weight. The is weight.Methods: cross-sectional comparative carried out by reviewing medical records newborn delivered for one year in 250 newborn. Birth weight categorized into two as (birth <2500 grams), considered cases, normal ≥2500 controls or the reference weight.Results: In our mother’s age, socioeconomic, educational status, occupation significant variables be associated with caesarean section increased significantly decrease gestational age weight, history abortion, iron supplementation Hypertension, anemia, DM are Predictors obstetric weight.Conclusions: Prompt identification causes prevention premature delivery, proper knowledge signs symptoms pregnancy complications, preventing any physical trauma its potential recommended during prevent