The period of adolescence, defined by the World Health Organization as the period between 10 and 19 years of age, is the transition from childhood to adulthood through a number of biological, psychological, and social ...

Objective: To evaluate the impact of preterm birth on bone health in preschool children. Methods: A total of 166 preschool children (aged 7-8 years) born preterm (n = 86, <37-week gestation) and at term (n = 80, >= 37 weeks ...

Background: Adolescent pregnancy remains a global public health issue with serious implications on maternal and child health, particularly in developing countries The aim of this study was to investigate maternal characteristics ...