Cognitive and motor outcomes in children born low birth weight: a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies from South Asia.

Ravi Prakash UpadhyayGitismita NaikTarun Shankar ChoudharyRanadip ChowdhurySunita TanejaNita BhandariJose Carlos MartinesRajiv BahlMaharaj Kishan Bhan

Published in: BMC pediatrics (2019)

In south Asia, children born LBW, especially with < 2000 g birth weight, have substantial cognitive and motor impairment compared to children with NBW. Early child development interventions should lay emphasis to children born LBW.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
gestational age
young adults
preterm infants
birth weight
preterm birth
human milk
type diabetes
physical activity
skeletal muscle
body mass index
insulin resistance
glycemic control