Term: Neonates

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2010-08-12

Definition:

Neonates are newborns that are less than a month old. In this study, we defined neonates as infants 28 days old or younger. Post-neonates were defi ned as infants aged 29 days to less than one year (364 days).

Related terms 

• Birth Trauma: Injury to Neonate

References 

• Martens PJ, Bartlett J, Burland E, Prior H, Burchill C, Huq S, Romphf L, Sanguins J, Carter S, Bailly A. Profile of Metis Health Status and Healthcare Utilization in Manitoba: A Population-Based Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2010. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] [Additional Materials] (View)