Abstract
This case-control study was undertaken to determine sociodemographic risk factors for low birth weight in Al-Ain (United Arab Emirates) over a 12-month period in 1992-93. A total of 3485 live births occurred of which 293 (8.4%) were low birth weight. The risk factors considered were mother's occupation, house conditions, place of residence (urban or rural), maternal smoking habits, antenatal care, availability of help in the home, maternal BMI and educational status. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that mother's occupation, maternal smoking, antenatal care, and lack of help in the home were associated with increased risk of low birth weight.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 339-346 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Biosocial Science |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 1996 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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