[Low birth weight--can we manage this problem?].
Lowering the rate o low birth weight including prematurity is the main aim of preconception and prenatal care. In 2001 in comparison to 2000 the rate of reducing of perinatal mortality in Poland decreased. Unexpectedly the low birth weight rate increased. It is alarming finding. The preparation and implementation of locally modified prophylactic programmes is strongly needed.
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Zakład Analiz Zdrowia Kobiet IMD, Instytut Matki i Dziecka w Warszawie.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007226:Infant Mortality / Q000639:trends*; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011044:Poland / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care