Infants Born Prematurely May Show Less Interest in Others (IMAGE)

Kyoto University

Infants Born Prematurely May Show Less Interest in Others

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Japanese researchers found evidence that babies born prematurely are less interested in other people compared to infants born full-term, when tested at 6 and 12 months of age. The study adds further insight into recent reports about the links between premature birth and autism.

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Eiri Ono/Kyoto University

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