Association of Gestational Age and Severe Neonatal Morbidity with Mortality in Early Childhood

ConclusionsThe direct effects of gestational age on mortality extended up to 1 year of age, whereas severe neonatal morbidity remained associated with heightened mortality into early childhood. Efforts to maximise the health and well‐being of vulnerable infants, with emphasis on preventing infections and injuries, may help further reduce early childhood mortality.

Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - August 31, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Alexandre S. Stephens, Samantha J. Lain, Christine L. Roberts, Jennifer R. Bowen, Natasha Nassar Tags: Original Article Source Type: research