Very low birth weight refers to infants born weighing less than 1500 grams, indicating significant prematurity or intrauterine growth restriction. This classification guides neonatal care intensity due to increased risks of morbidity and mortality. A key complication is respiratory distress syndrome, reflecting immature lung development common in these infants.
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