Effects of urinary tract infection during the first years of life in subsequent growth: a nationwide comparative matched cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although various childhood illnesses are known to influence growth status, the impact of urinary tract infections (UTI) on subsequent childhood growth remains unclear. This study was conducted to examine the association between UTI during infancy and growth status at 30-36 months.

Methods

Nationwide population-based matched cohort study was done using data from the Korean National Health Insurance System (NHIS) and the Korean National Health Screening Program for Infants and Children (NHSPIC) between January 2018 and December 2020. Height and weight standard deviation scores (SDSs) at the fourth Korean NHSPIC conducted at 30-36 months were compared between children who experienced UTI during infancy and age- and sex-matched controls. We used weighted multiple line

SUBMITTER: Kim YK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10730956 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature