Low birth weight (LBW) is associated with a higher risk of developing obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure (hypertension) in later life.
Obesity - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Complications, Treatment
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
‘Low birth weight (LBW) which is an index of poor intrauterine nutrition may affect health and increase the risk of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure (hypertension) in later life.’
"The associations were observed even after adjusting for most socioeconomic and lifestyle factors in adulthood, such as educational level, per capita income, smoking, alcohol consumption and regular exercise," said senior author Dr. Wanghong Xu, of the Fudan University School of Public Health, in China. "These results suggest an important role of maternal and child health in the prevention of non-communicable diseases in China and other low- and middle-income countries."
Source-Eurekalert
Women With Low Birth Weight at Higher Risk for Hypertension During Pregnancy
Women who were born underweight are at risk for hypertension or blood pressure during their pregnancy and this may be passed on to the next generation.
Women who were born underweight are at risk for hypertension or blood pressure during their pregnancy and this may be passed on to the next generation.
Very Low Birth Weight Increases Risk for Mental Health Problems
Adults born with extremely low birth weight reported significantly higher levels of anxiety, depression, shyness and lower social functionality.
Adults born with extremely low birth weight reported significantly higher levels of anxiety, depression, shyness and lower social functionality.
Low Birth Weight Babies Suffer Significant Health Compromise
Low Birth Weight (LBW) infants suffer significant perinatal compromise. LBW is a key issue in public health, especially for developing countries.
Low Birth Weight (LBW) infants suffer significant perinatal compromise. LBW is a key issue in public health, especially for developing countries.
