Low socio-economic conditions and prematurity-related morbidities explain healthcare use and costs for 2-year-old very preterm children.

Michela MeregagliaIleana CrociCarla BruscoLena C HerichDomenico Di LalloGiancarlo GarganoVirgilio CarnielliJennifer ZeitlinGiovanni FattoreMarina Cuttini

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2020)

Rehospitalisation and outpatient care are frequent in VP children, confirming a substantial health and economic burden. These findings should inform the allocation of resources to preventive and rehabilitation services for these children.

Keyphrases

healthcare
young adults
mental health
primary care
low birth weight
preterm infants
palliative care
preterm birth
risk assessment
health information
quality improvement
health insurance
gestational age
human health
health promotion