A study of some obstetric factors associated with low birth-weight

Authors

  • Umberto Gazi Lippi Prefeitura do Município de São Paulo; Maternidade Escola de Vila Nova Cachoeirinha
  • Antonio Suzart de Andrade Prefeitura do Município de São Paulo; Maternidade Escola de Vila Nova Cachoeirinha
  • José Ricardo D. Bertagnon Prefeitura do Município de São Paulo; Maternidade Escola de Vila Nova Cachoeirinha
  • Evaldo Melo Prefeitura do Município de São Paulo; Maternidade Escola de Vila Nova Cachoeirinha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101989000500004

Keywords:

Infant, low birth weight, Prevalence, Risk factors

Abstract

An analysis was made of 18,804 of 19,446 consecutive births of the number analysed 15.93% presented low birth-rate. Significant statistical association was found in relation to maternal age, pre-natal care, previous pregnancies, smoking and gestational age at birth. Measures with a view to the attenuation of the problem are proposed, among them being: educational programs for teenagers on human reproduction, programs designed to create awareness of the harm done by smoking, amplification of antenatal assistance, medical programs for the limitation of premature labor, all of these and others, in association with programs of socio-economic support.

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Published

1989-10-01

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 5 (1989)

Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Lippi, U. G., Andrade, A. S. de, Bertagnon, J. R. D., & Melo, E. (1989). A study of some obstetric factors associated with low birth-weight. Revista De Saúde Pública, 23(5), 382-387. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101989000500004