A neonate is said be low birth weight (LBW) if his weight is less than —– gms:
Correct Answer: 2500
Description: Ans. C. 2500 gramsA neonate weighing < 2500 grams at birth irrespective of gestational age is classified as low birth weight (LBW). A neonate weighing less than 1500 grams is classified as very low birth weight (VLBW). A neonate weighing less than 1000 grams at birth irrespective of the gestational age is classified as extremely low birth weight (ELBW)
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