Advances in Pediatric Research
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Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Mizan Tepi University, Mizan Teferi, Ethiopia

Biography

He is affiliated to Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Mizan Tepi University, Mizan Teferi, Ethiopia He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.

Publications

• Review Article   
  Development, Validation of a Risk Score to Predict Low Birth Weight using Characteristics of the Mother
  Author(s): Hamid Yimam*
  
  Low birth weight (LBW), a weight at birth of less than 2500 g (5.5 lb), continues to be a significant public health problem globally. It is estimated that 15% to 20% of all births worldwide are LBW, accounting for more than 20 million in a year. The rate of LBW varies considerably among regions and countries, with higher burden among low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). The prevalence in LMICs (16.5%) is twice higher than in high-income countries (7%). In Ethiopia, LBW rate ranges from 8% to 54%, showing a huge variation across geographical settings and time periods. A recent systematic review showed a pooled estimate of 17.3% in Ethiopia, which implies it still remains an important public health problem in the country... View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2385-4529.21.8.38

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