Low Birth

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
LBW
Pronunciation
/loʊ bərθ/
Category
Miscellaneous
Related Field
Unclassified

Examples in Context

  1. Preterm birth and low birth weight ( lbw ) are major determinants of infant morbidity and mortality.
  2. He is a man of low birth.
  3. Malaria can result in miscarriage and low birth weight, especially during the first and second pregnancies.
  4. In pregnant women, it causes low birth weight.
  5. Secondhand smoke has been linked to cancer, low birth weight and chronic lung-related illnesses, particularly in children.

Other meanings of LBW