Globally, more than 20 million newborns are born with low birth weight (LBW) every year. Most of the LBW occurs in low- and middle-income countries. It is the most critical risk of neonate mortality.

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Leprosy is still a major public health problem in several countries. It is estimated that several million people worldwide suffer from stigma and leprosy-related permanent physical disability. Despite ...