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Encyclopedia > Low birth weight

Low birth weight is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a fetus who is delivered to a reproductive female at the end of a pregnancy at a weight of < 2500 grams (WHO, 1969). There is a 4-8% incidence of low birth weight in developed countries, and 6-30% in developing countries.


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ScienceDaily: Low Birth Weight Linked To Psychological Distress In Adulthood (1742 words)
Low birth weight is associated with adult psychological distress, according to a new study published in the July issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry.
As found in previous studies, low birth weight was associated with an increased risk of cognitive deficit (having an IQ of less than 100) at the age of seven, and with childhood behavioural disorder.
Low birth weight for gestational age is a marker for impaired foetal growth.
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