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Birth Weight

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Birth Weight Definition

In humans, the weight of a neonate measured within one hour after birth. The factors influencing the birth weight include but not limited to infant sex, racial and ethnic group, maternal size and health status, concurrent diseases, parity, and nutrition, pregnancy environment and conditions, e.g. altitude of geographic area.

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