What is the definition of low birth weight?
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What is the definition of a low birth weight baby?
infant under 2,499 g
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What is the definition of very low birth weight?
infant under 1500 g
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What is the definition of extremely low birth weight?
infant under 1000 g
Low birth weight
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Low birth weight (LBW) is defined by the World Health Organization as a birth weight of an infant of 2,499 g (5 lb 8.1 oz) or less, regardless of gestational age.[1] Infants born with LBW have added health risks which require close management, often in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). They are also at increased risk for long-term health conditions which require follow-up over time.
Low birth weight
The World Health Organization defines low birth weight as the birth weight of an infant under 2,499 g. The birth weight of an infant under 1500 g is considered a very low birth weigh and the birth weight of infant under 1000 g an extremely low birth weight. Infants born in this conditions have added health risks which require close management, often in a neonatal intensive care unit. They are also at increased risk for long-term health conditions which require follow-up over time.