Primal Health Databank: Study
| Entry No: | 0241 |
| Title: | Handedness in children with birth weights below 1000g |
| Author(s): | O'Callaghan MJ, Tudehope DI, et al. |
| Reference: | Lancet 1987 (May 16th): 1155 |
| Place of Study: | Australia |
| Abstract: | A study of children born before 29 weeks gestation and weighing less than 1000g. There was a four year follow up. 54% of these children were left handed. |
| Keyword(s): | handedness, prematurity |
| Discussion: | One of the most convincing studies suggesting that handedness is to a great extent determined by early environmental factors. |
| See Also: | No related entries mentioned for this entry |
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