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ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Low and High Birth Weight in a Hospital Population in Qassim, Saudi Arabia: An Analysis of Clinical Cutoff Values.

Ashwaq Al Eed, Abdullrahman Alsalamah, Abdullah Al-Nafeesah, Osama Al-Wutayd, Rola Yousef Alzain, Ishag Adam

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Ashwaq Al EedDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-5918-2246
Abdullrahman AlsalamahDepartment of Pediatrics, King Saud Hospital, Unaizah 56437, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah Al-NafeesahDepartment of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0002-6822-7872
Osama Al-WutaydDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-6029-9663
Rola Yousef AlzainClinical Pharmacist, Department of Quality Assurance, Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances Corporation, Burydah 20001, Saudi Arabia.
Ishag AdamDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-5031-7741

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Abstract

backgroundEstablishing cutoff values for low birth weight (LBW) and high birth weight (HBW) is crucial for clinical practice. This study aimed to determine these values in Saudi Arabia.

methodA retrospective study in 2022 analyzed the birth weights of 1605 neonates. The 10th and 90th percentiles were calculated to define LBW and HBW.

resultsLBW was defined as <2450 g (10th percentile), with an incidence of 10.5%. HBW was >3650 g (90th percentile), with a prevalence of 10.3%. Comparing the WHO's LBW definition (<2500 g) revealed significant differences but high agreement (kappa = 0.962). HBW had a prevalence of 2.4% using a 4000 g cutoff, with low agreement (Kappa = 0.357).

conclusionsThis study suggests an LBW cutoff at 2450 g and an HBW cutoff at 3650 g in Saudi Arabia. A birth weight range of 2450-3650 g is considered normal, reducing unnecessary healthcare interventions.

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