Cognitive and Behavioral Outcomes of School-Aged Children Who Were Born Preterm

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Authors

Mario A. Cleves · University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Patrick H. Casey · University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Mary Michaeleen Cradock · University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

K.J.S. Anand · University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Abstract

Children who were born preterm are at risk for reduced cognitive test scores and their immaturity at birth is directly proportional to the mean cognitive scores at school age. Preterm-born children also show an increased incidence of ADHD and other behaviors.

Topics & Keywords

Infant Development and Preterm Care Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Neonatal Respiratory Health Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 288, Issue 6, pp. 728-728

DOI: 10.1001/jama.288.6.728

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