Preterm birth linked to lower school grades and educational outcomes

A new analysis confirms that children born prematurely face measurable disadvantages in academic performance that persist into young adulthood. The finding has implications for education policy, workforce development planning, and healthcare resource allocation—suggesting early intervention programs may offer returns by improving long-term educational and economic outcomes.

Originaltitel: Author Correction: School grades and educational attainments of adolescents and young adults born preterm.