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Estimated fetal weight (EFW) was calculated using the Hadlock formula, and SGA was defined as EFW <10th percentile for gestational age and sex. Receiver operating characteristic curves were generated to assess the predictive capability of each growth standard. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify predictors of APO.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n NICHD.a standards showed the highest overall predictive performance for SGA infants (AUC\u2009=\u20090.801), similar to Hadlock standards (AUC\u2009=\u20090.801) and higher Hong Kong standards (AUC\u2009=\u20090.788). For APO, NICHD.a had higher sensitivity; Hong Kong had higher specificity. 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