National and regional estimates of term and preterm babies born small for gestational age in 138 low-income and middle-income countries in 2010

Key Points

• To provide national and regional estimates of term and preterm babies born small for gestational age in low- and middle-income countries in 2010.
• Data collection from 138 low-income and middle-income countries
• Estimation of prevalence rates based on gestational age and size at birth
• Utilization of resources from the Child Health Epidemiology Reference Group
• Substantial rates of small for gestational age among term and preterm births
• Variations observed across different regions and countries
• Significant public health implications for child health initiatives