[Development of low birth weight infants during the period from June 1988 to May 1989 in the municipality of Abreus].

Abstract

Due to the importance of the study of the pondostatural development of low birth weight infants, a research was carried out in the Abreus Municipality between June 1988 and May 1989. A survey was made to mothers of all low birth weight infants and medical histories were reviewed to assess the nutritional status and growth development of the infants in their first year of life; health problems during the infant period were taken into account as well as the following variables: sex, place of residence, number of times they had been hospitalized, and visits to outpatient services in the area due to health disorders. Children considered low birth weight infants (under 2,500 g) were the study universe; weight, height, and nutritional status were compared according to Cuban standards. The degree of development attained in our health area, as well as the efficient medical care given there were determined.