University of Edinburgh: Preterm Birth Impacts Early Educational Achievements
July 15, 2026
July 15, 2026
EDINBURGH, Scotland, July 15 -- The University of Edinburgh issued the following news:
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Preterm birth impacts early educational achievements
Children born prematurely are more likely to underachieve in the first years of school than those born at full term, particularly among those born or living in the most deprived areas, a study suggests.
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More than half of children (57 per cent) born before 32 weeks were not ready for sch . . .
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Preterm birth impacts early educational achievements
Children born prematurely are more likely to underachieve in the first years of school than those born at full term, particularly among those born or living in the most deprived areas, a study suggests.
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More than half of children (57 per cent) born before 32 weeks were not ready for sch . . .