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Based on 57 eligible individual studies including 12,137 participants, we performed a meta-analysis to estimate the association between low birth weight and individuals’ IQ scores (IQs). The pooled weight mean difference (WMD) in IQs between NBW and LBW individuals was 10 (95% CI 9.26–11.68).
21 gru 2017 · Multiple studies have reported that individuals with low birth weights (LBW, <2500 g) have a lower intelligence quotient (IQ) than those with normal birth weights (NBW, ≥2500 g).
When compared to children born greater than 2.5 kg, the IQ difference was −14 points in individuals born extremely low birth weight (<1000 g), −10 in individuals born with very low birth weight (1000–1499 g) and −7 in children with moderately low birth weight (1500–2499 g).
23 paź 2023 · In a new study, scientists have shown how the birth weight of babies is linked to cognitive performance at five years of age. And the results show a heavier birth weight is good for IQ. We know a...
1 lip 2020 · We observed that greater weight at birth was associated with higher IQ in childhood; per z-score increase, the IQ score increased by 1.22 (95% CI: 0.50, 1.94) points. Also, length and head circumference at birth were positively but nonsignificantly associated with IQ in childhood.
21 gru 2017 · Multiple studies have reported that individuals with low birth weights (LBW, <2500 g) have a lower intelligence quotient (IQ) than those with normal birth weights (NBW, ≥2500 g). Based on 57 eligible individual studies including 12,137 participants, we performed a meta-analysis to estimate the as …
18 maj 2017 · Being born at below-normal weight is associated with a lower intelligence quotient (IQ) not only in childhood and young adulthood, but even at age 50, according to a new study from Denmark.
