The epidemiology of neonatal respiratory disease.
The epidemiology of many conditions affecting the newborn infant is influenced by the health of the mother, prematurity and the effects of medical and obstetric management. In this review we have considered the role of each of these factors in seven respiratory conditions presenting in the newborn infant.
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Department of Child Health, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK.
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D001049:Apnea / Q000453:epidemiology; D001997:Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008471:Meconium Aspiration Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D015619:Respiratory System Abnormalities; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology