Gender-related differences in rectal temperature in human neonates

Emese Nagy

doi:10.1016/S0378-3782(01)00169-4

Gender-related differences in rectal temperature in human neonates

Emese Nagy

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The aim of this study was to examine the gender-related differences in human neonates' body temperature. Rectal temperatures of 101 newborns (52 girls and 49 boys) were measured using a calibrated glass-mercury thermometer five times during their first 5 days of life. Results show that the temperature of males, averaged over 5 days, was significantly lower (37.068°C) than that of females (37.168°C). This result suggests that gender-dependent differences in baseline body temperature are present at birth.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	37-43
Number of pages	7
Journal	Early Human Development
Volume	64
Issue number	1
Early online date	8 Jun 2001
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-3782(01)00169-4
Publication status	Published - Aug 2001

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Newborn
Gender
Body temperature

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