Relationship between maternal age and the incidence of Low Birth Weight (LBW): A literature review

Abstract

The definition of Low Birth Weight (LBW) according to WHO (World Health Organization) is a body weight at birth of less than 2500 grams. According to WHO, the prevalence of LBW is more than 15.5% of infant births each year. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between maternal age and the incidence of LBW. This study used the literature review method. Data for this study were sourced from national scientific journal articles obtained through garuda kemendikbud, Google Scholar, and other national journals. This study found no significant association between maternal age and LBW, so it is expected that health workers increase monitoring and counseling to mothers with other risk factors.