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Most 'Extreme Preemies' Grow Into Happy, Healthy Teens

These children, born at less than 2.2 pounds, tended to fare well by adolescence, study found

June 7, 2012 RSS Feed Print

Yet, the study's key message is "that the children feel okay about themselves, despite their problems," Hack said. "It is important to know that."

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