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Association of socioeconomic status with development and severity of necrotizing enterocolitis

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This study examines whether socioeconomic status independently influences the development and severity of necrotizing enterocolitis in premature infants, beyond the known association between prematurity and lower SES. Understanding these relationships may help identify at-risk populations and inform targeted interventions for this serious neonatal condition.

Key takeaways

  • NEC disproportionately affects premature infants, a population already linked to lower socioeconomic status.
  • The independent effect of SES on NEC development beyond prematurity remains unclear and warrants investigation.
  • Understanding SES as a risk factor could inform targeted prevention strategies for vulnerable neonatal populations.

Keywords

Necrotizing Enterocolitis Neonatal Surgery Socioeconomic Status Prematurity Health Disparities Neonatal Intensive Care

Hashtags

#NecrotizingEnterocolitis #NeonatalSurgery #HealthEquity #NICU

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Association of socioeconomic status with development and severity of necrotizing enterocolitis. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-08-13. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/11216

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