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Very low birth weight



Very low birth weight

A baby weighing less than 3.3 pounds at birth is considered very low birthweight, and has a much higher risk of illness.

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Risk
In clinical trials, the probability of harm or discomfort for subjects, arising from the test product. Acceptable risk differs depending on the condition for which a product is being tested. A product for sore throat, for example, will be expected to have a low incidence of side effects. However, unpleasant side effects may be an acceptable risk when testing a promising treatment for a life-threatening illness.



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Viable
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