j. Permat. Med. Low Apgar score as a risk factor for respiratory disturbances in the 15(1987)153 newborn infant

In this work our intention was to further analyze by epidemiological methods the association between low Apgar scores and the total spectrum of respiratory diseases in an unselected population. The influence of varying gestational ages and different modes of delivery on the risk factor associated with the Apgar score was studied. Furthermore, we investigated the impact of the various components of the Apgar score on the incidence of respiratory disturbance and the association between the Apgar score and the onset of signs of respiratory disease.