Early Weight Gain, Linear Growth, and Mid-Childhood Blood Pressure
Abstract
In recent years, the prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension increased markedly among children and adolescents, highlighting the importance of identifying determinants of elevated blood pressure early in life. Low birth weight and rapid early childhood weight gain are associated with higher future blood pressure. However, few studies have examined the timing of postnatal weight gain in relation to later blood pressure, and little is known...
Paper Details
Title
Early Weight Gain, Linear Growth, and Mid-Childhood Blood Pressure
Published Date
Feb 1, 2016
Journal
Volume
67
Issue
2
Pages
301 - 308
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