Study examines relationship between low birth weight and psychiatric problems in children

Low-birth-weight children appear to be at higher risk for psychiatric disturbances from childhood through high school than normal-birth-weight children, according to a report in the September issue of Archives of General Psychiatry. In addition, low-birth-weight children from urban communities may be more likely to have attention problems than suburban low-birth-weight children.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news139508649.html">Study examines relationship between low birth weight and psychiatric problems in children</a></p> <p>Low-birth-weight children appear to be at higher risk for psychiatric disturbances from childhood through high school than normal-birth-weight children, according to a report in the September issue of <I>Archives of General Psychiatry</I>. In addition, low-birth-weight children from urban communities may be more likely to have attention problems than suburban low-birth-weight children.</p>