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BACKGROUND Cognitive performance of children is influenced by various factors like birth weight, gestational age, socio economic factors, environmental factors, and nutritional status. We wanted to assess the influence of birth weight and gestational age on cognitive performance in school children. METHODS 100 school children in the age group of 9 - 12 years were included in the study. Based on birth weight and gestational age, they were classified into three groups. Group I: Full term (>38 weeks of gestational age) and normal birth weight (> 2500 g) Group II: Full term (>38 weeks of gestational age) and low birth weight (< 2500 g) Group III: Preterm ( |
