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(P07.1) Other low birth weight
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7 219 181 in individuals diagnosis other low birth weight confirmed
93 609 deaths with diagnosis other low birth weight
1% mortality rate associated with the disease other low birth weight
Diagnosis other low birth weight is diagnosed Men are 8.64% more likely than Women
3 921 368
Men receive the diagnosis other low birth weight
54 851 (1.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other low birth weight
38 758 (1.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other low birth weight - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 5-29, 35-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 30-34
Disease Features other low birth weight
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other low birth weight - what does this mean
Other low birth weight is a condition in which a baby is born with a birth weight of less than 2500 grams. it can occur due to a number of factors, such as preterm delivery, maternal illness or smoking during pregnancy, poor prenatal care, or genetic and chromosomal abnormalities. in some cases, the cause of low birth weight is unknown.
What happens during the disease - other low birth weight
Other low birth weight is a condition where a baby is born with a weight lower than the normal range for their gestational age. this can be caused by a variety of factors such as maternal malnutrition, smoking, drug use, or chronic medical conditions such as diabetes or hypertension. additionally, a baby may be born with a low birth weight due to a placental infection, a uterine infection, or a genetic disorder. the exact pathogenesis of other low birth weight is still being studied, but it is believed that a combination of environmental and genetic factors may be responsible.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain patient's medical history
- Perform physical examination
- Order laboratory tests to assess fetal growth
- Perform ultrasound to assess fetal size
- Order fetal blood tests
- Order amniocentesis
- Assess for maternal risk factors
- Evaluate for signs of infection
- Refer to a neonatal specialist
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To improve the health and growth of babies born with low birth weight.
- Provide adequate nutrition for the baby.
- Monitor the baby's growth and development.
- Provide breastfeeding support and education to the mother.
- Provide access to immunizations.
- Provide access to early intervention services.
- Provide access to medical follow-up care.
- Provide access to physical and occupational therapy.
- Provide access to mental health services.
- Provide access to social services.
- Provide access to family support services.
- Provide access to nutrition counseling.
- Provide access to educational services.
30 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other low birth weight - Prevention
The best way to prevent other low birth weight is through good prenatal care, which includes regular visits to a healthcare provider, proper nutrition, and avoiding certain lifestyle choices such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and using drugs. additionally, ensuring that any underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes, are managed and monitored can reduce the risk of other low birth weight.