B2495 - Apgar scores and long term growth health ann development
B number:
B2495
Principal applicant name:
Abigail Fraser | MRC IEU at the UoB (United Kingdom)
Co-applicants:
Dr. Laura Howe, Prof. Debbie Lawlor
Title of project:
Apgar scores and long term growth, health ann development
Proposal summary:
The Apgar score is widely used as an index of early neonatal condition. It has been shown to be associated with an increased risk of neonatal and infant death. However, no studies have assessed whether Apgar scores are associated with outcomes such as growth, development and health in the longer term.
Date proposal received:
Friday, 17 July, 2015
Date proposal approved:
Friday, 14 August, 2015
Keywords:
Epidemiology, Pregnancy - e.g. reproductive health, postnatal depression, birth outcomes, etc., Statistical methods, Birth outcomes, Blood pressure, BMI, Cardiovascular, Growth, Puberty