High societal costs linked to extremely preterm birth

Children born before 24 weeks of gestation are linked to high societal costs throughout childhood. Costs are highest during the first year of life, but the need for support persists for many years. This is shown in a study by researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, published in the journal Acta Paediatrica.

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