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All LBW and very LBW newborns (200) were included in the study and a random sample of 400 newborns weighing \u2265 2500 g was selected. Data were collected from the delivery certificates during one year. Smoking activity of mother and familiar and\/or social support during pregnancy was gathered through telephone interviews.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Overall annual LBW rate was 11.8%. Among LBW newborn there were 125 preterm and 75 term. Younger mothers, those who smoked during pregnancy, and had fewer prenatal care visits were more likely to deliver a LBW child; moreover, preterm newborns, delivered by caesarean section, and twin or multiple birth were significantly more likely to have a LBW. 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