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Influence of maternal height and weight on low birth weight: a cross-sectional study in poor communities of northeastern Brazil

General Info

Geography 
Brazil (BRA)
Alagoas
Coverage type 
Subnational
Time period covered 
January, 2009 - January, 2010
Data type
Scientific literature
Keywords 
Birth weight, Gestational age, Maternal anthropometry

Citation

Authors 
Britto RP, Florêncio TM, Benedito Silva AA, Sesso R, Cavalcante JC, Sawaya AL
Journal 
PLoS One
Pages 
e80159
Publication year 
2013
Suggested citation 
Britto RP, Florêncio TM, Benedito Silva AA, Sesso R, Cavalcante JC, Sawaya AL. Influence of maternal height and weight on low birth weight: a cross-sectional study in poor communities of northeastern Brazil. PLoS One. 2013; 8(11): e80159.
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