low birth weight and preterm birth
Low birth weight refers to babies who weigh less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds) at birth. Preterm birth refers to babies who are born before completing 37 weeks of gestation, which is shorter than the typical duration of pregnancy (around 40 weeks).
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