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Maternal risk factors in intrauterine malnutrition

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Maternal risk factors in intrauterine malnutrition (IUM) were evaluated for their sensitivity and cut-off points for IUM were assessed for functional status. It was observed that the maternal weight and weight/height2 were the most sensitive indicators of IUM, while during pregnancy poor weight gain (<6·0 kg) contributed to almost 60% of IUM. Assessment of biochemical parameters like maternal blood glucose improved the sensitivity of identification of IUM. Based on morbidity, immune response and leucocyte metabolites, it was observed that cut-off point of 2·5 kg for term infants or 10 percentile of expected weight at any time of pregnancy is a fairly good indicator of IUM.

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  1. National Institute of Nutrition, Indian Council of Medical Research, Jamai Osmania P.O., 500007, Hyderabad, A.P.

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Raman, L. Maternal risk factors in intrauterine malnutrition. Indian J Pediatr 54, 503–510 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02749043

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