Health-related quality of life in young adults born small for gestational age: a prospective cohort study.

Cathrin Vano MehlIngrid Marie Husby HollundJohanne Marie IversenStian LydersenPaul Jarle MorkEero KajantieKari Anne I Evensen

Published in: Health and quality of life outcomes (2022)

Overall, individuals born SGA at term reported similar HRQoL at age 32 years compared with non-SGA controls. Self-perceived mental health improved during young adulthood among individuals born SGA, while self-perceived physical health deteriorated. The latter findings warrant further investigation.

Keyphrases

gestational age
mental health
birth weight
preterm birth
young adults
depressive symptoms
physical activity
mental illness
middle aged
risk assessment
early life
health information
social media
weight loss
childhood cancer