Newborn body composition and child cardiovascular risk markers: a prospective multi-ethnic Asian cohort study
Journal
International Journal of Epidemiology
Journal Volume
51
Journal Issue
6
Pages
1835
Date Issued
2022-12-13
Author(s)
Ong, Yi Ying
Tint, Mya-Thway
Aris, Izzuddin M
Yuan, Wen Lun
Fortier, Marielle V
Choo, Jonathan
Ling, Lieng Hsi
Shek, Lynette
Tan, Kok Hian
Gluckman, Peter D
Yap, Fabian
Chong, Yap-Seng
Godfrey, Keith M
Chong, Mary F-F
Chan, Shiao-Yng
Eriksson, Johan G
Wlodek, Mary E
De Lucia Rolfe, Emanuella
Ong, Ken K
Michael, Navin
Lee, Yung Seng
Abstract
Early epidemiological studies have associated low birthweight with increased cardiovascular risk. We aimed to examine whether the fat and fat-free components of birthweight have differing relationships with childhood cardiovascular risk markers.
Subjects
Adiposity; birthweight; blood pressure; cardiovascular; fetal growth
Publisher
OXFORD UNIV PRESS
Type
journal article