In the 1980s, the prevalence of LBW in Thailand was about 12%, with some geographical differences.
22
The
prevalence of LBW declined throughout 1990-2000 and
has remained at 8-9%.
23,14
Data from MICS 2006, which
included 98.7% of babies weighed at birth, showed that
LBW prevalence was 9.2% with no significant difference
by residential area and maternal education. There was a
slight difference between poor and rich households (10%
vs 8.5%, respectively). In some remote areas, very high
prevalences of LBW (i.e., 20-25%) were observed.
In the 1980s, the prevalence of LBW in Thailand was about 12%, with some geographical differences.22The prevalence of LBW declined throughout 1990-2000 and has remained at 8-9%.23,14Data from MICS 2006, which included 98.7% of babies weighed at birth, showed that LBW prevalence was 9.2% with no significant difference by residential area and maternal education. There was a slight difference between poor and rich households (10%vs 8.5%, respectively). In some remote areas, very high prevalences of LBW (i.e., 20-25%) were observed.
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