Examining early childhood health and educational outcomes of late preterm infants in Manitoba: A population based study
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Date
2015
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Crockett, Leah Katherine
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Preterm birth continues to be an important public health concern globally. Born only 3 to 6 weeks premature, findings increasingly demonstrate that the late preterm population (34-36 weeks gestational age) is not exempt from long-term risk, as the last few weeks of gestation are important for both physical and cognitive development. This study examined whether late preterm birth was associated with poorer health, development and educational outcomes in the early childhood period, after controlling for a range of medical and social factors.
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Late preterm, Child health, Early childhood development, Social determinants of health, ADHD, Asthma, EDI