Anxiety and Depressive Disorders in Children Born Preterm: A Meta-Analysis

Conclusion: Preterm birth is associated with a higher prevalence of anxiety, but not depressive disorders, from 3 to 19 years of age, suggesting distinct etiological pathways in this high-risk population. The findings support variation in the rates of specific anxiety diagnoses, indicating the need to extend neurodevelopmental surveillance to encompass a holistic emotional screening approach.
Source: Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics - Category: Child Development Tags: Review Article Source Type: research