Effect of Maternal Duration in Refugee Camps on Infant Birthweight

BACKGROUND: The proportion of global under-five mortality attributable to neonatal deaths is increasing, with the burden of neonatal morbidity and mortality greatest in the setting of complex humanitarian emergencies (CHE) and large-scale population displacement. Specifically, to our knowledge, maternal duration in refugee camps has not previously been investigated as a primary exposure affecting infant birthweight, a common predictor of infant mortality and short- and long-term health complications. A refugee camp may provide a more stable environment and more …