Author : N.D. Embleton
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 3318027693
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (18 download)
Book Synopsis Low-Birthweight Baby: Born Too Soon or Too Small by : N.D. Embleton
Download or read book Low-Birthweight Baby: Born Too Soon or Too Small written by N.D. Embleton and published by Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2015-06-19 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Low birthweight, caused by premature birth, poor intrauterine growth, or both, is known to be a strong predictor of morbidity and mortality risks in the first year of life and beyond. It has to be born in mind, though, that premature infants may need different clinical and nutritional interventions and are at risk for different morbidities than those small for gestational age. This publication focuses on three main subjects: Global epidemiology, catch-up growth, and feeding practices. These topics have been selected to provide a solid contextual basis for the nature and extent of the problem, highlighting changes in prevalence and risk across different healthcare settings: The available data strongly suggest that growth outcomes are dependent on a multitude of environmental factors that interact with nutrient intakes. Epidemiology, modern technology and the latest science are brought together to promote a better understanding of the short- and long-term needs and outcomes of low-birthweight babies, depending on whether they are born too small or too early.