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  • The study aimed to investigate the relationships between placental characteristics and neonatal outcomes in healthy pregnant women, as previous literature on this was limited.
  • Conducted from February to August 2013, the research involved gross examinations of placentas from 428 singleton deliveries at a teaching hospital.
  • Findings revealed that placental weight showed a weak positive correlation with birth weight and gestational age, and higher placental weight was linked to the presence of congenital abnormalities in newborns.
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Aim: To determine the perception and attitudes of a rural community regarding the etiology, prevention, and treatment of blindness in adults.

Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was performed in a rural community in Kwara State, Nigeria using semi-structured questionnaire. All adults aged 40 years or older who were residents for a minimum of 6 months in the community were included.

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