Clinical Study of the Correlation of Foot Length and Birth Weight among Newborns

Background: Low birth weight is a leading cause of neonatal illness and death, especially in low-resource settings where weighing scales may be unavailable.Foot length is a simple, quick, and reliable anthropometric measure that correlates well with birth weight and can help identify at-risk newborns.This study aims to assess the correlation between foot length and birth weight in our setting to develop a practical screening tool.Methods: This six-month observational study took place at ESI Hospital in Hyderabad, where is analysed between foot length relates to birth weight in newborns was analysed.A total of 108 infants who were all under 48 hours old were included in the study.A standardised form was prepared to collect data on demographics, delivery methods, gestational age, and family background.Results: In a study that looked at 108 newborns, researchers discovered a moderate positive correlation (r=0.46) between foot length and birth weight.The group was mostly female (50.9%), and the mothers were primarily aged 25-29 (43.5%), with most coming from non-consanguineous marriages (68.5%).The most common birth weight range was 2.3-2.5 kg (42.5%), and the average birth weight was 4.28 kg and 4.82 kg for the two groups.Caesarean section was the most frequent delivery method. Conclusion:The study has concluded that most neonates in the study had birth weights close to the upper limit of the low-birthweight category, with the majority born to non-consanguineous parents.Additionally, the data suggests that the most common delivery method was the Lower Segment Caesarean Delivery.