Populations at risk for developing respiratory syncytial virus and risk factors for respiratory syncytial virus severity: infants with predisposing conditions
LE Weisman - The Pediatric infectious disease journal, 2003 - journals.lww.com
LE Weisman
The Pediatric infectious disease journal, 2003•journals.lww.comAbstract Accordingto National Vital Statistics Reports, premature infants (< 36 weeks
gestation) account for∼ 7.4% of all births. During the 8 years from 1989 to 1997, multiple
births steadily increased across all categories from twin to quintuplet and higher orders.
During that same period low birth weight (< 2500 g) births increased almost 12%, and very
low birth weight (< 1500 g) births increased∼ 20%.
gestation) account for∼ 7.4% of all births. During the 8 years from 1989 to 1997, multiple
births steadily increased across all categories from twin to quintuplet and higher orders.
During that same period low birth weight (< 2500 g) births increased almost 12%, and very
low birth weight (< 1500 g) births increased∼ 20%.
Abstract
Accordingto National Vital Statistics Reports, premature infants (< 36 weeks gestation) account for∼ 7.4% of all births. During the 8 years from 1989 to 1997, multiple births steadily increased across all categories from twin to quintuplet and higher orders. During that same period low birth weight (< 2500 g) births increased almost 12%, and very low birth weight (< 1500 g) births increased∼ 20%.
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