Comparative evaluation of two maternal weight-height indices during pregnancy

Three hundred forty one primiparous women and their offsprings were the subjects of the study. Mothers were subjected to weight and height measurement as well as hemoglobin estimation. The weight for height ratio index (WHRI) and weight-height product index (WHPI) were calculated. Both WHRI and WHPI...

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Published in:	Indian pediatrics Vol. 26; no. 4; p. 353
Main Authors:	Bhatia, B D, Tyagi, N K, Sur, A M, Satya, K
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	India 01-04-1989
Subjects:	Birth Weight Body Height Body Weight Female Humans Infant, Newborn Nutritional Status Pregnancy Prospective Studies
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Summary:	Three hundred forty one primiparous women and their offsprings were the subjects of the study. Mothers were subjected to weight and height measurement as well as hemoglobin estimation. The weight for height ratio index (WHRI) and weight-height product index (WHPI) were calculated. Both WHRI and WHPI were studied in relation to birth weight (BW). WHPI was found to be superior over WHRI as it explained greater per cent variation in birth weight. The means for BW increased and incidence of low birth weight babies decreased significantly with increase of WHPI in each WHRI group.
ISSN:	0019-6061