Alfred I Neugut, Tito Fojo
The Statistical Significance Revolution
JNCI cancer spectrum
frequent natural disasters like floods pose major threat india significant implications public health low birth weight lbw critical global health concern contributing neonatal mortality however association floods lbw remains underexplored study aims address gap investigating association flood hazards lbw india using geospatial approach analyzing data national family health survey nfhs5 flood zonation maps study aims uncover spatial dynamics association offering insights implications floods birth weight across diverse geographical regions study used fifth round nfhs data 201921 involved 202194 children selected multistage stratified sampling technique vulnerability atlas india 2019 maps also utilized classify areas flood nonflood zones birth weight data nfhs5 categorized three groups low low normal birth weight vlbw lbw nbw control variables including flood exposure sociodemographic attributes geographic region considered bivariate analysis multinomial logistic regression employed statistical analysis spatial analysis involved morans statistics geographically weighted regression explore spatial dynamics association floods birth weight india floods predominantly affect indias lower himalayan belts western coastal regions floodaffected areas show higher proportions vlbw lbw infants groundwater usage unimproved sanitation associated higher risk vlbw lbw sex wealth maternal education residence type geographic region significantly influence birth weights multinomial logistic regression reveals 8 27 higher risks lbw vlbw floodaffected regions lisa cluster maps identify highrisk areas lbw floods geographically weighted regression highlights 52 variability lbw occurrences attributed influence flood hazards families hailing poorest wealth background exposed flood hazards bear 5 heightened likelihood delivering lbw infants stark contrast counterparts economic background yet unaffected floods significant association floods lbw underscores importance robust disaster preparedness public health strategies unraveling spatial intricacies floodinduced lbw disparities research provides valuable insights promoting healthier birth outcomes reducing child mortality rates particularly floodprone regions findings emphasize importance holistic policies address environmental challenges socioeconomic inequalities safeguard maternal infant health across nation