The Impact of Preterm Birth on Hospital Inpatient Admissions and Costs during the First 5 Years of Life

Objectives. To compare the cumulative use and cost of hospital inpatient services to 5 years of age by individuals divided into 4 subgroups by gestational age at birth. Design. Costs applied to the hospital service utilization profile of each infant born in 2 areas covered by the Oxford Record Linka...

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Main Authors: Petrou, S, Mehta, Z, Hockley, C, Cook-Mozaffari, P, Henderson, J, Goldacre, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003