Research to benefit preemies of the futureJohn Guise is one of the low birth weight participants involved in the study. The preemies were less likely to be employed (80 per cent versus 92 per cent of NBW). However, when looking at employment, income and social interactions, differences appeared between the preemies and the normal birth weight (NBW) group. (John Rieti/CBC)The results of the survey showed the preemies had the same levels of education, family and partner relationships as their normal birth weight peers. Over the decades, a number of studies have been published on the prematurely born group, highlighting specific segments of their lives.

Source: CBC News May 23, 2016 18:52 UTC