How Race and Birthweight May Influence Gender Differences in Retinopathy of Prematurity

There are more males screened and treated for ROP, but treatment rates are similar for both genders. Male preponderance reverses for infants with birthweight less than 600 g. Race has an influence on treated ROP.

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Children
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2026-02-25
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https://doi.org/10.3390/children13030324
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Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies
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How Race and Birthweight May Influence Gender Differences in Retinopathy of Prematurity

Jack Jacob, Robert W. Arnold
Children
Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies
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How Race and Birthweight May Influence Gender Differences in Retinopathy of Prematurity

Jack Jacob, Robert W. Arnold
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Abstract

There are more males screened and treated for ROP, but treatment rates are similar for both genders. Male preponderance reverses for infants with birthweight less than 600 g. Race has an influence on treated ROP.

ChildrenVol. 13(3)
Alaska Department of Fish and Game (US), University of Alaska Anchorage (US), Anchorage Associates in Radiation Medicine (US)
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