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November 10, 2006

Infants Born Below 4.5 lbs in Weight are Likely to Face Cognitive Difficulties as Adults

While it is known that low birth weight increases the risk for major disabilities such as cerebral palsy and mental retardation, researchers now suspect that low birth weight may also contribute to minor cognitive difficulties, including motor skills and thinking, learning, and memory skills.

To read an abstract of the article "Motor and Cognitive Outcomes in Nondisabled
Low-Birth-Weight Adolescents", CLICK HERE!