Table 3 Birth outcomes, by population group and survey-period
| Â | 1995-97 | 2003 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
Camp population | Â | Â | Â |
Known live births | (n = 681) | (n = 515) | (n = 621) |
EGA (wks, days)1 | 38.4 ± 1.8 [28.0-43.0] | 39.0 ± 1.6 [28.5-42.5] | 39.1 ± 1.5 [28.0-42.1] |
Premature births | 13% (87) | 7% (35) | 6% (35) |
Male offspring | 55% (371) | 55% (282) | 49% (303) |
Live births weighed in ≤ 3 days of life | (n = 662) | (n = 498) | (n = 610) |
Birth weight (g)1 | 2848 ± 504 [1007-4900] | 2980 ± 443 [800-4500] | 2968 ± 431 [1100-4220] |
Low birth weight | 18% (118) | 11% (56) | 11% (65) |
Term LBW | 10% (58) | 9% (40) | 8% (43) |
Migrant population | Â | Â | Â |
Known live births | Â | (n = 124) | (n = 247) |
EGA (wks, days)1 |  | 39.6 ± 2.0 [30.1-43.0] | 39.0 ± 1.8 [28.6-43.4] |
Premature births | Â | 7% (8) | 8% (19) |
Male offspring | Â | 55% (68) | 53% (130) |
Live births weighed in ≤ 3 days of life |  | (n = 56) | (n = 155) |
Birth weight (g)1 |  | 2870 ± 466 [1050-4000] | 2952 ± 492 [1250-4600] |
Low birth weight | Â | 13% (7) | 12% (18) |
Term LBW | Â | 8% (4) | 8% (11) |