preemie-l Re: Who does better?

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In a message dated 96-06-18 07:05:34 EDT, you write:

<< I was also told that African-American girls did the overall best.  
 Both the nurses and the doctors told us several times that girls do 
 better than boys.  They never explained why though.  Does anyone know 
 why this is? >>

I think it has something to do with male testosterone slowing the production
of surfactant in the lungs of boys.  I don't think anyone knows for sure why
black babies do better.  Maybe Dr. Doug could comment further???

Cindy B. (mom of Eric PVL/CP and Aaron BPD/trach)
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