What is the incidence of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)among infants born at less than 28 weeks of gestation?

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In the United States,respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)has been estimated to occur in 20,000 to 30,000 newborn infants each year and is a complication in about 1% of pregnancies.Its incidence is inversely related to gestational age and birth weight.It occurs in 60% to 80% of infants < 28 wk of gestational age,in 15% to 30% of those between 32 and 36 wk,and rarely in those > 37 wk.

What Is the Incidence of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)among Infants