Developmental pathways in infants from 4 to 24 months.

Lisbeth VallaM S BirkelandD HofossK Slinning

Published in: Child: care, health and development (2017)

The results suggest that infants with low gestational age, low Apgar score, male sex and a mother with depression symptoms or non-Scandinavian ethnicity may be at risk of developing less beneficial developmental pathways, especially within the communication area. Targeting these infants for surveillance and support might be protective against delayed development in several areas during a critical window of development.

Keyphrases

gestational age
birth weight
preterm birth
public health
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
cancer therapy
body mass index