The aetiology of preterm birth and risks of cerebral palsy and cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Milla YlijokiMariane SentenacBernd PapeJennifer ZeitlinLiisa Lehtonen

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2024)

The aetiology of preterm delivery may contribute to the risk of CP and cognitive delay. Further research is needed, using individual-level meta-analyses to adjust for possible confounders, notably gestational age.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
gestational age
cerebral palsy
meta analyses
cognitive impairment
birth weight
low birth weight
systematic review
randomized controlled trial
human health
risk assessment
weight loss
weight gain