Long-Term Survival of Individuals Born Small and Large for Gestational Age

E Christina M Wennerström, Jacob Simonsen and Mads Melbye

PLOS ONE, 2015, vol. 10, issue 9, 1-11

Abstract: Background: Little is known on long-term survival and causes of death among individuals born small or large for gestational age. This study investigates birth weight in relation to survival and causes of death over time. Methods: A national cohort of 1.7 million live-born singletons in Denmark was followed during 1979–2011, using the Danish Civil Registration System, the Medical Birth Registry and the Cause of Death Registry. Cox proportional hazards were estimated for the impact of small (SGA) and large (LGA) gestation weight and mortality overall, by age group and birth cohort. Results: Compared to normal weight children, SGA children were associated with increased risk of dying over time. Though most of the deaths occurred during the first year of life, the cumulative mortality risk was increased until 30 years of age. The hazard ratios [HR] for dying among SGA children ages

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0138594

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