The prevalence of complications of prematurity among 1000 newborns in Isfahan, Iran
- Amir-Mohammad Armanian
- Behzad Barekatain
- Fatemeh Sohrabi
- Nima Salehimehr
- Marjan Mansourian
DOIAbstract
Background: Different morbidity conditions are globally reported from different nations for premature infants. The aim of this study was to identify the relative frequency of some of the most important complications of prematurity in a population of about 1000 of very low birth weight (VLBW; i.e., infants with weight of <1500 g) premature infants in our city and publish the results of the project at the level of the urban community of Isfahan in order to use it for further decisions. Materials and Methods: Demographic characteristics and information of prematurity complications of 1000-registered VLBW premature infants were collected and analyzed. Results: The mean gestational age and birth weight were 30.19 ± 2.26 weeks and 1223.96 ± 227.7...
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