Birth weight correlates differently with cardiovascular risk factors in youth
Journal
Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.)
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
6
Date Issued
2007-06
Author(s)
Wei, Jung-Nan
Sung, Fung-Chang
Lin, Chau-Ching
Chiang, Chuan-Chi
Li, Chung-Yi
Abstract
Childhood obesity has become prevalent, resulting in a greater risk of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. However, the relationship between these comorbid conditions and birth weight remains uncertain. We conducted this study to evaluate the relationship between birth weight and cardiovascular risk factors in children and adolescents.
Subjects
Adolescence | Birth weight | Childhood | Diabetes | Hypertension
Type
journal article