Maternal Anthropometric and Obstetric Risk Factors for Small‑for‑Gestational‑Age Births in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka: A Retrospective Case‑Control Study
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.5330 | Journal eISSN: 2214-9996
Language: English
Page range: 55 - 55
Submitted on: Apr 29, 2026
Accepted on: May 23, 2026
Published on: Jun 15, 2026
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