Closing the Gap in Low Birthweight Births between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Mothers, Queensland
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Low birthweight Low birthweight (less than 2,500 grams) has been identified as an important factor impacting on child survival and can affect perinatal mortality, infant mortality, and development of chronic diseases in later life. Preterm birth (<37 weeks) or restricted foetal growth can result in a low birthweight birth. Accordingly, a key performance indicator measuring the incidence of low birthweight of live born babies has been adopted nationally to monitor the impact of interventions and to improve the chances of child survival.
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