Neonatal outcomes in relation to sex differences: a national cohort survey in Taiwan

Conclusions Male gender carried higher risks of adverse neonatal outcomes, including preterm birth, macrosomia, operative delivery, neonatal death, and congenital anomaly. The data have clinical implications on health surveillance for plotting strategies in response to the unbalanced sex ratio in relation to the boy preference.
Source: Biology of Sex Differences - Category: Biology Source Type: research