The health of premature children (under 2500g) was studied by a questionnaire form sent to 304 mothers of premature children and 102 mothers of mature children. Results indicated that, under 6 years old, the premature children tended to catch a cold and to get fever more easily than the mature children; at the age of six, there was no difference between them of the health condition.
A study of mental characteristics did not indicate any significant difference of I. Q. According to the C. A. T., it was revealed that the premature children show more “baby wishes” than the mature children; while more “adult wishes” were found in the mature children than the premature children.
A parent's attitude scale showed an over-protective attitude in the mothers of the premature.
