2023
DOI: 10.1038/s41390-023-02757-1
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Birth size, school performance and family social position: a study of 650,000 children

Abstract: Background Low birth weight (BW) is associated with lower cognitive functioning, but less is known of these associations across the full range of the BW distribution and its components. We analyzed how BW, birth length (BL) and birth ponderal index (BPI, kg/m3) are associated with school performance and how childhood family social position modifies these associations. Methods Medical birth records of all Finnish children born in 1987–1997 were linked to sc… Show more

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“…We use individual‐level administrative register data from complete Finnish birth cohorts from 1987 to 1997. In general, LBW disadvantage in cognitive skills and educational and other socioeconomic achievements in youth and adults is well established (e.g., Bilgin et al, 2018; Black et al, 2007; Lambiris et al, 2021; Silventoinen et al, 2023). The present study aims to add to the current knowledge on the association between (V)LBW and educational achievement in two ways.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…We use individual‐level administrative register data from complete Finnish birth cohorts from 1987 to 1997. In general, LBW disadvantage in cognitive skills and educational and other socioeconomic achievements in youth and adults is well established (e.g., Bilgin et al, 2018; Black et al, 2007; Lambiris et al, 2021; Silventoinen et al, 2023). The present study aims to add to the current knowledge on the association between (V)LBW and educational achievement in two ways.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%