Systematic review shows maternal anemia increases low birth weight risk, suggesting improved antenatal care may enhance birth outcomes.
The overall pooled estimate in this analysis reveals that women with anemia during pregnancy had a higher risk of low birth weight. These findings highlight the importance of prioritizing strategies that address maternal anemia as a means to reduce the burden of low birth weight. Strengthening antenatal care services to include routine anemia screening and management, alongside promoting nutritional interventions, could play a pivotal role in improving birth outcomes in this setting.
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