A Comparison of Growth Rates in Premature Infants in Tucamàn, Argentina and the United States: A Secondary Data Analysis

Authors

Emily Sear, Brigham Young University
Joann Abegglen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

growth rates, premature infants, Argentina, United States

College

Nursing

Abstract

Extrauterine growth, or growth outside the womb following birth, is a serious challenge and concern in premature neonates. Preterm infants have low birth weights simply because they have not reached full growth and development at the time of birth.

Recommended Citation

Sear, Emily and Abegglen, Joann (2013) "A Comparison of Growth Rates in Premature Infants in Tucamàn, Argentina and the United States: A Secondary Data Analysis," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1631.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1631