By Michael Gwarisa A new study has revealed a high prevalence of neonatal jaundice in Zimbabwe, with nearly 46 percent of newborns at Westend Hospital in Harare diagnosed with the condition in 2021. The study, published in Social Medicine, highlights low birth weight, prematurity, blood group incompatibility, and maternal diabetes as the leading risk factors. Neonatal jaundice, characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to high bilirubin levels, is a major cause of newborn hospital admissions globally. If left untreated, it can lead to severe complications, including brain…
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