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Premature babies are prone to develop iron deficiency anemia because of low iron reserve.
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Causes of infant morbidity?
Lack of prenatal care is a cause of infant morbidity. Other causes include poor nutrition, infectious diseases, and premature birth.
What are some of the causes of infant mortality?
Birth defects are the leading causes of infant mortality. Other leading causes include premature birth, low birth weight, SIDS, accidental injury, circulatory diseases, and complications during pregnancy.
What causes sudden infant death syndrome?
If the mother smoked while pregnancy it leads to infant death syndrome.
What has the author Victoria Mary Crosse written?
Victoria Mary Crosse has written: 'The premature baby, and other babies with low birth weight' -- subject(s): Birth weight, Infant, Premature, Infants (Premature), Premature Infant
What is a premature infant?
An infant that is born a little while before the due date.
What is the most reliable indicator of viability in a premature infant?
Indicators of viability in a premature infant are clear, text boom indicators. Signs of viability depend on how early delivery occurred, if the hospital is equipped for premature infants and how much the baby weighs.
A premature infant typically lacks subcutaneous adipose tissue?
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What is the minimum gestation period for an infant to survive premature birth or prematurity?
The minimum gestation period is 23 weeks gestational age (17 weeks premature) for the infant to survive due to advances in medical technology.
What is the medical term meaning infant born before 37 weeks gestation?
An infant born before completing 38 weeks gestation is referred to as a premature infant.
Why have infant death rates decreased in the past 50 years?
Infant death rates have decreased in the past 50 years due to unhealthy economy, lack of food resources and disease .
What can listeriosis in a pregnant woman cause?
During pregnancy, listeriosis often causes miscarriage or stillbirth.
What has the author Max Sugar written?
Max Sugar has written: 'Trauma and Adolescence (Monograph Series of the Society for Adolescent Psychiatry, V. 1)' 'Adolescent in Group and Family Therapy' 'The Premature in context' -- subject(s): Growth, Infants (Premature), Mental health, Mother and infant, Premature Infant, Psychological aspects, Psychology
