Influence of some social and maternal factors on birth weight in Hungary.

In this study, we have examined the impact of some social and maternal factors on birth weight in the two regions Hungary, in the capital and in one county. Although many of the variables were analyzed in both regions, significant relationships were found between LBW and smoking habits, birth order and mother's age. The incidence of low birth weight was higher in Budapest than in Vas. Smoking habits were found as a common factor of higher significance in both regions. Birth order and mother's age were found as other factors of higher significance in the Budapest sample as compared to Vas.