Gupta, SushilB, AdhisivamB, Vishnu BhatMondal, Nivedita2023-08-252023-08-252023-01Gupta Sushil, B Adhisivam, B Vishnu Bhat, Mondal Nivedita. Growth and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Very Low Birth Weight Infants From Southern India at Corrected Age of One Year. Indian Pediatrics. 2023 Jan; 60(1): 33-360079-60610974-7559http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/225403Objective: To assess the growth and neurodevelopmental outcome of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants at corrected age of one year. Methods: This prospective cohort study enrolled VLBW infants delivered in a tertiary care hospital, and followed up till oneyear corrected age. The WHO Anthropo version 3.2.2 software was used to calculate weight for age, length for age, and head circumference z-score during follow up. Neurodevelopmental assessment was done using Developmental Assessment Scale for Indian Infants (DASII) at the age of one year. Results: The mean (SD) z-scores at one-year for weight for age, length for age and head circumference were -2.1 (1.1), -1.4 (1.03) and -2.2 (1.2), respectively. The mean (SD) DASII motor and mental scores were 90.8 (13.4) and 96.5 (13.2), respectively. Major and minor developmental abnormalities were noted in 9.4% and 18.2%, infants, respectively. Cerebral palsy was noted in 5.8% infants. Conclusion: VLBW infants showed impaired growth and significant developmental abnormalities at the corrected age of one year.Cerebral palsyDevelopment quotientHigh risk follow up.Journal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Neonatology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry.