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ArticleAJOG global reports2023

Growth variables and obstetrical risk factors in newborns are associated with psychomotor development at preschool age.

Arne Jensen, Gerhard Neuhäuser

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  1. [Artificial intelligence in preventive medicine for children and adolescents-applications and acceptance].Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz · 2025
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Arne JensenCampus Clinic Gynecology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany (Dr Jensen).
Gerhard NeuhäuserDepartment of Paediatric Neurology, University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany (Dr Neuhäuser).

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Abstract

backgroundLow birthweight resulting from preterm birth or fetal growth restriction is associated with poor neurocognitive development and child psychopathology affecting school performance and educational success. Prediction of developmental performance may therefore serve as a basis for early intervention strategies to improve educational success and mental health of our children in a timely manner.

objectiveThis study aimed to explore the predictive capacity of morphometric variables taken at birth and that of obstetrical risk factors to predict developmental performance at 4.3 (standard deviation, 0.8) years preschool age. We examined STUDY

designIn a single-center cohort observational study design (data collection done from 1984-1988, analysis done in 2022), a prospective cranial ultrasound screening study (1984-1988) was carried out on 5,301 live-born infants, including 571 (10.8%) preterm infants (≤36 weeks gestation), on the day of discharge of the mother at 5 to 8 days postpartum from a level 3 perinatal center. Predicted psychomotor development as assessed by

resultsThe key result of our study is the observation that simple morphometric measures from newborns at birth like weight/head circumference ratio predict overall psychomotor development at 4.3 years (standard deviation, 0.8) of preschool age. Psychomotor development was assessed by

conclusionSimple morphometric data, birth variables, and obstetrical risk factors bear predictive capacity for neurocognitive performance in children at 4.3 years (standard deviation, 0.8) of age and hence provide a basis for parental consultation and early intervention to improve school performance, educational success, and mental health in developed and developing countries.

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PMCPMC10504534

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