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Social & Preventive Medicine obstetrics,pediatrics and geriatrics 49c30340

As per WHO low bih weight is defined as -

A
Bihh weight less than 2.5kg
B
Bih weight < 10th percentile
C
Gestational age < 34 weeks
D
Gestational < 28 weeks
High-Yield Explanation
According to WHO , low bih weight is defined as bih weight of less than 2.5 kg. Hence option 1 is the most appropriate answer. Coming to other options, Option 2- bih weight less than 10th percentile for gestational age is known as small for date babies Option3and 4, Extremely preterm is less than 28 wks Very preterm is 28-32 weeks Moderate to late preterm is 32 to 37 weeks Reference Park&;s textbook of preventive and social medicine 23rd edition pg 536

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