In a research study by Jeng et al., (2000), what percentage of very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants were walking by 18 months of age? a. 50%b. 89%c. 100%d. It depended upon the gender of the child

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Johnny Nichols

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26 September, 05:58

In a research study by Jeng et al., (2000), what percentage of very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants were walking by 18 months of age? a. 50%b. 89%c. 100%d. It depended upon the gender of the child

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Alexzander Cortez · Answer 1

The answer is b. 89%

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In a research study (Prognostic factors for walking attainment in very low-birthweight preterm infants) by Jeng et al., (2000), 89% of very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants were walking by 18 months of age; 11% of VLBW infants were still unable to walk at the same age.