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Routine clinical data and generalized estimating equations were used to examine covariates associated with LBW (&lt; 2500 g) and describe outcomes of LBW.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>In total, 200 557 neonates were included, 21 125 (10.5%) of whom were LBW. Placental abruption, delivery before 37 weeks, and twin pregnancy were associated with LBW in multivariable analysis (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> &lt; 0.01 for all). Compared with neonates weighing more than 2500 g, LBW neonates were at higher risk of stillbirth (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 8.6, 95% confidence interval [CI] 6.5\u201311.5), low Apgar score (AOR 5.7, 95% CI 4.6\u20137.2), admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (AOR 5.4, 95% CI 3.5\u20138.3), and very early neonatal death (AOR 6.2, 95% CI 3.7\u201310.3).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>LBW neonates are at increased risk of adverse outcomes, including stillbirth and neonatal death, independent of pregnancy duration at delivery and multiple pregnancy. 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