Birth Weight-Dependent Regional Disparities in 28-Day and 1-Year Survival of Preterm Infants: Seoul Capital Area vs. Non-Capital Regions, South Korea, 2002–2021

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Authors: Ji-Sook Kim, Jong-Yeon Kim, Hyeong-taek Woo
DOI: 10.3390/children13020217
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Abstract

Background/Objectives: Regional disparities in neonatal care capacity may have a disproportionate impact on the smallest and most vulnerable infants. In South Korea, where specialized perinatal resources are concentrated in the Seoul Capital Area (Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon), it remains unclear how these disparities vary by birth weight and time since birth. Methods: We conducted a nationwide, population-based cohort study of preterm infants (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infant Development and Preterm Care Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare Neonatal Respiratory Health Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Children
Volume
13
Issue
2
Pages
217–217
Publication date
2 February 2026
Language
EN