After 50 years of life, people who were born preterm had lower odds for some cardiovascular outcomes and similar odds for ...

Long-term consequences for people born preterm are therefore lacking a contemporary research evaluation to identify potential age-related health risks.

Babies born too soon start their lives with a battle for survival. Until recently, the impact of preterm birth on long-term health has been underestimated by medical and educational professionals.

Study shows higher mortality rates among individuals born preterm, with risks varying by gestational age and highest in early childhood. Study: Short-Term and Long-Term Mortality Risk After ...

Most pregnancies last about 40 weeks, but about one in eight births in the U.S. occur before the 37th week, when the fetus is not fully developed. Those preterm babies are more likely to have ...