Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Birth Weight

Birth weight is the weight of a baby at birth, usually measured in grams or pounds. It is an important factor in determining a baby's health at birth and in later life. Low birth weight can increase the risk of certain health problems, such as poor physical and cognitive development, as well as an increased risk of …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 18× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2998-4785 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Birth weight is the weight of a baby at birth, usually measured in grams or pounds. It is an important factor in determining a baby's health at birth and in later life. Low birth weight can increase the risk of certain health problems, such as poor physical and cognitive development, as well as an increased risk of chronic diseases once the child reaches adulthood. Conversely, higher birth weight can be an indication of better health, as babies born heavier are generally healthier. Birth weight is an important indicator that helps healthcare professionals to quickly and easily assess a newborn's health and determine any potential risks and interventions needed.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 18 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Birth Weight, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Neonatology (ISSN 2998-4785).

Journal editorial board
Giovanna Bertini · Italy Carmine Garzillo · Italy Rasheda Khanam · United States

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