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1Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, MC-101, Albany, NY 12208, USA.
Insights
Late preterm births are increasing and pose higher risks than previously believed. These infants experience increased morbidity and mortality compared to full-term infants, requiring further medical attention.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Health
- Perinatal Epidemiology
Background:
- Preterm births constitute 12.5% of US births.
- Preterm birth rates have risen 33% in two decades.
- Late preterm infants face underestimated health risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the epidemiology of late preterm infants.
- To review morbidities associated with late prematurity.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of epidemiological data.
- Analysis of morbidity and mortality statistics.
Main Results:
- Late preterm infants exhibit increased morbidity and mortality.
- Health outcomes are worse than previously assumed.
Conclusions:
- Late preterm infants are not as healthy as term infants.
- Further research and clinical attention are warranted for this population.
Abstract:
Preterm births account for 12.5% of all births in the United States. The preterm birth rate has increased by 33% over the last 2 decades. Late and premature infants do not develop the serious and chronic conditions of the extreme premature infant. However, there is growing evidence that these infants are not as healthy as previously thought and do in fact have an increase in morbidity and mortality compared with term infants. This article summarizes the epidemiology of late preterm infants and the associated morbidities associated with their prematurity.
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