LBW occurred in 60.0% of prenatal deaths, and in those deaths occurring within the first
week of life, the incidence of LBW was 71.0%. As a rule, LBW might constitute the single
most important factor affecting neonatal mortality and morbidity, as evidenced by the fact that
LBW babies are 40 times greater contributors to neonatal mortality and morbidity.2) Even if an
LBW baby survives, it likely to suffer a high incidence of malnutrition, diarrhea, acute respiratory
infection, infectious disease, neurodevelopment problems such as cerebral palsy, and physical
defects. In addition, LBW also determines the postnatal mental, physical, and neurological
development of children