Effects of Perinatal and Other Constitutional Factors on Intelligence.

Vernon, Philip E.

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ERIC Number: EJ219048

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Publication Date: 1979-Jun

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Effects of Perinatal and Other Constitutional Factors on Intelligence.

Vernon, Philip E.

Educational Review, v31 n2 p141-47 Jun 1979

The author cites representative studies on the relationship of intelligence to nine specific factors: undernutrition and malnutrition; mother's health during pregnancy; prematurity; anoxia; smoking during pregnancy; childhood ill-health; twins; birth order; and brain damage. (SJL)

Descriptors: Correlation, Health, Intelligence, Learning Disabilities, Low Income Groups, Nutrition, Perinatal Influences, Pregnancy, Prenatal Influences, Research Reviews (Publications)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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