title: Small-for-gestational-age (SGA) definitions and associated risks.
abstract: Samples and methods vary in constructing birthweight charts. Introduction of ultrasound dating affects the distribution of gestation, increases the proportion of preterm births, and reduces postterm and small-for-gestational-age (SGA) births. The need for standardized charts is emphasized. Preferably such charts ought to be sex- and parity-specific, also taking into account the mother's previous pregnancy outcome in terms of birthweight. The risks associated with being born SGA involve various morbidity as well as short- and long-term survival.
authors.affiliation: National Institute of Public Health, Norway.
authors.forename: L S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Bakketeig
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Magnus
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007236:Infant, Small for Gestational Age; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D016019:Survival Analysis; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal