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Prematurity, Overweight and Obesity: A Problem That Merits Increased Recognition by Healthcare Practitioners and Researchers

  • Universidade de Fortaleza
  • Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • College of New Jersey

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Abstract

A premature birth can set the infant up for life long problems. One of the newly recognized health issues is childhood obesity. This article will examine the public health issues related to preterm birth, most specifically eating disorders leading to obesity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)174-176
Number of pages3
JournalNewborn and Infant Nursing Reviews
Volume15
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2015

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Pediatrics

Keywords

  • Childhood obesity and mother-child bond
  • Overweight
  • Prematurity

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