The association of birth weight with children's anxiety, depression and developmental disabilities - PubMed
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- Low birth weight (LBW) is associated with higher risks of anxiety, behavior problems, and various developmental disabilities in children aged 6-17.
- The study analyzed data from 35,379 children in the U.S. National Survey of Children's Health (2022-2023).
- LBW was linked to increased odds of developmental delay, intellectual disability, speech disorder, learning disability, ASD, and ADD/ADHD.
- High birth weight showed no significant association with anxiety, depression, or developmental disabilities.
- Dose-response analysis indicated decreasing risks of adverse outcomes with increasing birth weight.
- Children with both LBW and preterm birth (PTB) had the highest risk of adverse outcomes.
- The study emphasizes the need for monitoring and supporting the health of children born with LBW.