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Risk classification of low birthweight using simplified prediction score (n = 379).
| Score * (Risk Category) | Prediction Model Based on Maternal Characteristics | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Women | Incidence of LBW | |
| Low (<4) | 246 (64.9%) | 19 (7.7%) |
| Intermediate (4 to 6) | 91 (24.0%) | 33 (36.3%) |
| High (≥6) | 42 (11.1%) | 31 (73.8%) |
| Total | 379 (100%) | 83 (21.9%) |
* Score = (age < 20 *2.5) + (BMI < 18.5*2.5) + (hemoglobin < 11 mg/dl*2) + (height < 155 cm*2) + (prim-gravid*1) + (presence of chronic morbidity*2.5).
