Low birth weight
The health situation of children in our country characterises that of a developing country. More than 1 (one) out of every 3 (three) children or 1.03 million babies each year are born with low birth weight according to UNICEF. The survey reveals that low birth weight is a major public health concern in Bangladesh. Children born with low birth weight are likely to suffer developmental impairment and have risk of illness and premature death.
Low birth weight is a problem that has to be attended with due seriousness.
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