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Macrosomia in 23 developing countries: an analysis of a multicountry, facility-based, cross-sectional survey

Authors :
Koyanagi, Ai
Zhang, Jun
Dagvadorj, Amarjargal
Hirayama, Fumi
Shibuya, Kenji
Souza, João Paulo
Gülmezoglu, Ahmet Metin
Source :
The Lancet; February 2013, Vol. 381 Issue: 9865 p476-483, 8p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Macrosomia is a risk factor for adverse delivery outcomes. We investigated the prevalence, risk factors, and delivery outcomes of babies with macrosomia in 23 developing countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01406736 and 1474547X
Volume :
381
Issue :
9865
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
The Lancet
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs29496865
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(12)61605-5