RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Long-term consequences of prematurity JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO Cleve Clin J Med FD Cleveland Clinic SP 759 OP 767 DO 10.3949/ccjm.87a.19108 VO 87 IS 12 A1 Pravia, Cristina I. A1 Benny, Merline YR 2020 UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/87/12/759.abstract AB Due to a shortened period of in utero organ development, premature infants are at higher risk of chronic respiratory, cardiac, renal, and endocrine system disorders later in life. With more premature babies being born and more of them surviving, internists and primary care practitioners should be aware of their patient’s birth history and of the potential long-term effects of prematurity. Such understanding can lead to early detection of disease and targeted lifestyle modifications.