LBW babies, especially those born before about 32 weeks gestation and/or weighing less than 3 1/3 pounds (1,500 grams), are at increased risk of health problems in the newborn period as well as lasting disabilities, such as mental retardation, ...
LBW is a principal contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality. Up to 70% or more of neonatal deaths in some countries, such as India and Bangladesh, occur in infants with LBW.
LOW BIRTH WEIGHT (LBW). Less than 2.5 kg.
LUMBAR PUNCTURE (LP) or LUMBAR TAP. Withdrawal of a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid in order to analyse it.
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The risk of delivering a low birth weight (LBW) infant is greatest at both extremes of a woman's reproductive life. There are many factors that influence this risk.
5 pounds, are called low-birth-weight, or LBW, infants. LBW babies make up only 7% of births. However, they account for two-thirds of newborn deaths. Babies whose birth weight is less than 1,500 grams, or about 3.
Technically, any baby with a birth weight under 2500 grams is a low birth weight baby (LBW). LBW babies are usually premature as well. However, some LBW are full term but undernourished and undergrown.
Other terms often used for prematurity are preterm and "preemie." Many premature babies also weigh less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds) and may be referred to as low birthweight (LBW).
 See also: Preterm, Multip, Premature, Low birth weight, Newborn
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