Extremely Preterm Birth Tied to Motor Difficulties at Age 12
Children born extremely preterm are at a significantly higher risk of motor difficulties by age 12 compared to their term-born peers. Factors such as male sex and lower gestational age are independent predictors of these difficulties. The study emphasizes the need for ongoing assessments of motor function in high-risk children to ensure timely interventions.
- ▪Children born extremely preterm had a 30% prevalence of motor difficulties at age 12, compared to 3% in term-born children.
- ▪Male sex and lower gestational age were identified as independent predictors of significant motor difficulties.
- ▪Children born extremely preterm with motor difficulties were more likely to have autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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TOPLINE:Children born extremely preterm without cerebral palsy (CP) or severe neurodevelopmental impairments (NDIs) had substantially higher rates of motor difficulties at 12 years than their peers born at term, with male sex and lower gestational age (GA) being independent predictors. These children were more likely to have autism spectrum and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders.METHODOLOGY:Researchers analysed data from a prospective population-based cohort study in Sweden to determine the prevalence of significant non-CP motor difficulties at 12 years of age in children born extremely preterm (< 27 weeks of GA) between April 2004 and March 2007 and to identify associated risk factors and comorbidities.A total of 268 children born extremely preterm without CP or severe NDIs (mean…
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