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Extremely Preterm Birth Carries Long-Lasting Social Costs, Report Says
Children born before 24 weeks of gestation are associated with high societal costs across childhood, with the heaviest burden in the first year of life and support needs continuing for years afterward.
Key Takeaways
- Children born before 24 weeks of gestation are linked to high societal costs throughout childhood.
- The first year of life carries the highest costs.
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