Being a premature infant is more serious than being a small-for-date infant.

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Being a premature infant or a small-for-date (also known as intrauterine growth restriction or IUGR) infant can both present serious health challenges, and one is not universally more serious than the other. The severity depends on various factors including the degree of prematurity or the extent of growth restriction, and the specific health issues each condition presents.

Being a Premature Infant Is More Serious Than Being a Small-For-Date