Gestational age at birth and morbidity, mortality, and growth in the first 4 years of life: findings from three birth cohorts in Southern Brazil

Gestational age at birth and morbidity, mortality, and growth in the first 4 years of life: findings from three birth cohorts in Southern Brazil

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We assessed anthropometric status, breastfeeding duration, morbidity, and mortality outcomes during the first four years of life according to gestational age, in three population-based birth cohorts in the city of Pelotas, Southern B...

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Main Authors: Barros Fernando C, Rossello José Luis, Matijasevich Alicia, Dumith Samuel C, Barros Aluisio J D, dos Santos Iná, Mota Denise, Victora Cesar G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Gestational age
Preterm births
Early term births
Post-term births
Infant mortality
Neonatal mortality
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/12/169

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