A March 2008 study finds
that men and women born prematurely are less likely to finish high
school or have children. Note: 37 to 42 weeks is considered full-term.
Dropped out of high school:
|
Women |
Men |
| 22-27 weeks |
33% |
36% |
 |
| 33-36 weeks |
30% |
29% |
 |
| 37-42 weeks |
25% |
25% |
 |
Had children:
|
Women |
Men |
| 22-27 weeks |
25% |
14% |
 |
| 33-36 weeks |
67% |
49% |
 |
| 37-42 weeks |
68% |
51% |
 | Source: The Journal of the American Medical Association |