What is adjusted age?
Preemies are given two ages: chronological age and adjusted age” (sometimes called “actual age”). The first is counted from the time the baby was born (just as we age most children). The second is counted from the time the baby was scheduled to be born; the latter is useful when looking at developmental issues. For example, a baby whose chronological age is one year, but was born eight weeks premature, will probably have the developmental abilities of a ten month old.
Related Questions
- If infant is premature, do we use chronological age or adjusted age for the maximum amounts of formula per month? Will solid foods be delayed for premature infants?
- I have a report that uses age AND SEX adjusted rates. What is this, and why doesn NM-IBIS produce age and sex adjusted rates?
- How are age adjusted rates used?
