OBJECTIVE
To compare the morbidity and outcome of low birthweight babies (birthweight < 2000 gm) of adolescent (age < 20 years) and older mothers.
DESIGN
Cross sectional descriptive study.
SETTING
The newborn Unit of the Kenyatta National Hospital.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES
All babies weighing less than 2000 gm at birth whose mothers consented to the study had their gestational age verified u...
