Journal of paediatrics and child health
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J Paediatr Child Health · Apr 1995
The prevalence of respiratory symptoms in South Australian preschool children. I. Geographic location.
This study was designed to ascertain the prevalence of respiratory symptoms in South Australian preschool children and to investigate the relationship between prevalence rates and geographic location. ⋯ This population-based survey shows that over 22% of South Australian 4 to 5 year old preschool children have had (or continue to have) asthma. The study also documented the geographic distribution of respiratory symptom prevalence within South Australia.
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J Paediatr Child Health · Apr 1995
Another outcome of neonatal intensive care: first year mortality and hospital morbidity.
To determine first year mortality and hospital morbidity after neonatal intensive care. ⋯ Both low birthweight and neonatal illness requiring intensive care are important indicators of continuing medical vulnerability over the first year of life.