Title: Premature babies more likely to suffer mental disorders as adults
Headings: Premature babies more likely to suffer mental disorders as adults
Premature babies more likely to suffer mental disorders as adults
Content: "However, it is important to remember that even with the increased risk, these disorders still only affect 1 per cent to 6 per cent of the population." An estimated one in 13 children are born prematurely in the UK each year. As a group, they are more likely than other children to require extra school support and to suffer a range of physical problems." Dr Nosarti added: " We believe that the increased risk of mental disorders in those born very prematurely can be explained by subtle changes in brain development. "The immature nervous system in those born prematurely is particularly vulnerable to neonatal brain injury resulting from birth complications." Researchers said at risk children should be screened at the age of five and again when they were older to check for potential problems. Twitter Icon
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