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Cross-sectional study shows poorer mental health in adults born extremely preterm, suggesting preventive strategies are needed.
The findings suggest an association between being born extremely preterm or with extremely low birth weight and poorer self-reported mental health in adulthood compared with term-born controls. Future research should investigate potential underlying causes of this relationship to improve understanding and develop preventive strategies.
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