School disposal and performance for children of different birthweight born 1953-1960.
School disposal and performance for children of different birthweight born 1953-1960.
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1953-1960 年出生的不同出生体重儿童的学校处置和表现。
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发表时间:
1969
影响因子:
5.2
通讯作者:
C. Drillien
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作者:
C. Drillien
A prospective study of the growth and development of singletons and twins of different birthweights, born in Edinburgh maternity hospitals, was begun in 1953. Details of sample selection, procedure, and findings in the first 9 years of the study are given elsewhere (Drillien, 1964). The main sample of 596 infants was recruited in the years 1953-55. Because of the small proportion of infants weighing 1360 g. or less, I continued to collect survivors in this very low birthweight group until 1960, giving a final sample of 648 infants distributed by birthweight as shown in Table I. Birthweight groups are now given in metric measures to conform with current practice. Approximately one-third of the final sample was 2000 g. or less at birth, one-third 2001-2500 g., and one-third normal weight controls. Distribution of the sample by sex and whether resulting from single or multiple pregnancy is given in Table II. Table III gives losses from the sample over the years. The maximum losses occurred in the first 2 years of life. Of the original group born 1953-55 nearly 80% remained in the survey at 11-13 years. This paper describes the incidence of different handicapping conditions by birthweight, secondary school disposal following the transfer examination in primary school for those born 1953-55, and gives some information about primary school disposal and performance for those born 1955-60.