Sequential risk of depression in children born prematurely: A nationwide population- based analysis

Live-born infants who are delivered before 37 weeks from the first day of the last menstrual period are termed premature. Due to advancements in assisted reproductive technology and obstetric and neonatal medical care, preterm birth rates have increased while preterm mortality rates have declined (Doyle,  2006). Several studies have shown that improved survival rates are accompanied by increased rates of complications related to preterm birth, such as medical and neurodevelopmental disabilities. A growing body of evidence suggests that the complications associated with preterm birth are likely the result of insufficient gestational age (Stephens et al.2009).
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Research paper Source Type: research