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August 15, 2025

Prematurity and Low Birth Weight Among Food-Secure and Food-Insecure Households: A Comparative Study in Surabaya, Indonesia.

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AAArie Dwi AlristinaNMNour MahrousehAIAnggi Septia Irawan

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Overview

Comparative study reveals food-insecure households face higher risks of low birth weight and prematurity in infants, suggesting urgent intervention needs.

Key Points

  • Children from food-insecure households experience a higher risk of low birth weight, with a significant odds ratio of 0.54, indicating serious health risks.
  • Low maternal education shows a strong association with increased risk of prematurity, suggesting educational improvements could enhance outcomes.
  • A cross-sectional study surveyed 657 mothers of children aged 36-59 months, utilizing standardized questionnaires to gauge health impacts.
  • These findings highlight the importance of addressing food insecurity and maternal education to improve child health outcomes, emphasizing necessary interventions.

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Alristina et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c235ccb210217d64771e35https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17152479
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