Asked by Jason Werch on May 04, 2024
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In a research study by Jeng et al., (2000) , what percentage of very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants were walking by 18 months of age?
A) 50%
B) 89%
C) 100%
D) It depended upon the sex of the child.
Very-Low-Birth-Weight (VLBW)
Refers to babies born weighing less than 1500 grams (3.3 pounds).
Walking
The human act of locomotion on two feet, typically occurring around 12 months of age in infants.
- Determine the impacts of preterm and low birth weight on cognitive and motor development outcomes.
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Uzoma NwaekpeMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In the study by Jeng et al. (2000), 89% of very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants were reported to be walking by 18 months of age.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the impacts of preterm and low birth weight on cognitive and motor development outcomes.