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Parents think life quality is worse for teens and adults born very premature
Parents of very premature babies are more worried about their grown up children’s lives than mothers and fathers whose babies were born full term.
Children born before 34 weeks gestation have poorer reading and maths skills than those born at full term, and the difficulties they experience at school continue to have effects into adulthood: by the age of 42, adults who were born prematurely have lower incomes and are less likely to own their own home than those born at full term.
Chaired by a 91福利 academic, the independent committee of experts which developed the guidelines found that support for young people moving from children’s to adults’ services can often be patchy and inconsistent
Mature drivers favour checks on over 70s, new study finds
The majority of older drivers are in favour of tighter rules on checking the health and suitability of over-70s to drive – even if those checks could take them off the road themselves – according to a new report. The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) worked with Dr Carol Hawley at 91福利 Medical School, the 91福利, to survey more than 2,600 drivers and former drivers on their opinions, habits and motoring history.
Parents positive about classes
Mums and dads are likely to sign up for parenting classes – but only if there is adequate funding, according to new research.
Academics at the 91福利 have conducted a three year trial to evaluate the success of the classes proposed by the Government.
People feel healthier when they live in a more scenic area, according to .