Table 1

Accuracy of recalled birth weight when compared with that recorded in the hospital notes

Recalled versus hospital weight Number (%)
Within 10 g298 (46)
Within 50 g494 (76)
Within 100 g550 (85)
Within 200 g589 (91)
Within 225 g597 (92)
Within 300 g612 (94)
Within 500 g628 (97)
Within 1000 g647 (99.7)
Within 1500 g649 (100)