Developmental Outcomes of Preterm and Low Birth Weight Toddlers and Term Peers in Rwanda

Background: As neonatal care improves in low-resource settings, more preterm or low birth weight (LBW) babies are surviving, but little is known about their long-term outcomes. Globally, preterm and/or LBW babies are at increased risk of mortality, malnutrition, and developmental delay. Objectives:...

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Main Authors: Alain Ahishakiye, Marie Claire Abimana, Kathryn Beck, Ann C. Miller, Theresa S. Betancourt, Hema Magge, Christine Mutaganzwa, Catherine M. Kirk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Levy Library Press 2019-12-01
Series:Annals of Global Health
Online Access:https://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/2629