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Low birth weight
Birth weight of an infant of 2,499 g (5 lb 8.1 oz) or less / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Low birth weight (LBW) is defined by the World Health Organization as a birth weight of an infant of 2,499 g (5 lb 8.1 oz) or less, regardless of gestational age.[1] Infants born with LBW have added health risks which require close management, often in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). They are also at increased risk for long-term health conditions which require follow-up over time.[citation needed]
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