Risk of postneonatal mortality hospitalisation and suboptimal breast feeding practices in low birthweight infants from rural Haryana India: findings from a secondary data analysis

摘要

ObjectivesLow birth weight (LBW) is a risk factor for neonatal mortality and morbidity. It is important to examine whether this risk persists beyond neonatal period. The current secondary data analysis aimed to examine association of birth weight with mortality, hospitalisation and breast feeding practices during infancy.