Study - Girl preemies catch up more in size than boys

Monday, July 7, 2003

CHICAGO -- Girls born tiny and very premature are more likely than boys born premature to catch up with their peers in growth by age 20, a study found, but the researchers say the difference might actually turn out to favor boys.

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