title: [A longitudinal study of growth and development of low birth weight infants].
abstract: In order to investigate the growth and development of low birth weight infant (LBWI), 132 low birth weight infants (BW < 2500g) born in 1983 living in Xi Hui district were followed up from birth to three years. And 49 full-term infants with normal birth weight were selected as controls. The weight, length, and head circumference of infants of two groups were measured periodically. Their development abilities were assessed by using Gesell Development Diagnosis. Results showed the weight, length, and head circumference of LBWI were obviously less than that of the controls. The developmental quotient (DQ) of LBWI were lower that that of controls, particularly in gross motor field, Therefore, it is important to reduce the rate of IBWI and to give scientific guidance on child care and early training for promoting growth and development of infants.
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: L Y
authors.initials: LY
authors.lastname: Feng
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Zheng
mesh_terms: D002657:Child Development; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight / Q000254:growth & development*; D007231:Infant, Newborn / Q000254:growth & development; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D012016:Reference Values