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Young adult outcomes following premature birth: A Western Australian experience

Childhood outcomes following preterm birth are widely published, however long-term adult outcomes are less well described. We aimed to determine the quality of life and burden of co-morbidities experienced by preterm-born young adults in Western Australia.

Citation:
Mackay CA, Gray C, Campbell C, Sharp MJ. Young adult outcomes following premature birth: A Western Australian experience. Early Hum Dev. 2024;188

Keywords:
Adult outcomes; Neonatology; Neurodevelopment; Prematurity; Psychosocial function

Abstract:
Childhood outcomes following preterm birth are widely published, however long-term adult outcomes are less well described. We aimed to determine the quality of life and burden of co-morbidities experienced by preterm-born young adults in Western Australia.