Sex differences in preterm respiratory morbidity: A recent whole-population study.

Theodore DassiosChristopher HarrisEmma E WilliamsAnne Greenough

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2023)

Respiratory morbidity was more pronounced in male compared to female extremely preterms, only in gestations 24-27 completed weeks. Male predominance was absent in infants born below 24 weeks of gestation.

Keyphrases

gestational age
preterm birth
low birth weight
preterm infants
respiratory tract