Variations in bronchopulmonary dysplasia prevalence and outcomes by definition: a multicentre cohort study from the Chinese Neonatal Network

BMJ Open 2026 Open access

Read full text
Authors: Ge Sheng Yang, Ling Wang, Cuizhen Gao, Wenli Li, Fangping Zhao, Yun Cao, W. Zhou, Lizhong Du, Chao Chen, Shoo K Lee, Jie Yang, Huayan Zhang
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-106960
Cited by: 1
References: 28

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To examine bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) epidemiological data in Chinese very preterm infants and compare agreement between four diagnostic definitions and their predictive accuracy for discharge outcomes. DESIGN: Observational epidemiologic study of a multicentre cohort of the Chinese Neonatal Network (CHNN). SETTING: Tertiary neonatal intensive care units participating in the CHNN. PARTICIPANTS: 42 664 preterm infants born at

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Infant Nutrition and Health Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ Open
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
16
Issue
1
Pages
e106960–e106960
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN