Evidence for an association between birth weight and blood pressure

Authors
Hindmarsh, PC Brook, CGD
Citation
Pc. Hindmarsh et Cgd. Brook, Evidence for an association between birth weight and blood pressure, ACT PAEDIAT, 88, 1999, pp. 66-69
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
ACTA PAEDIATRICA
ISSN journal
08035253 → ACNP
Volume
88
Year of publication
1999
Supplement
428
Pages
66 - 69
Database
ISI
SICI code
0803-5253(199902)88:<66:EFAABB>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Evidence is presented to support the concept that there is an association b etween birth weight and blood pressure in humans. This relationship probabl y reflects an interaction between the genetic make-up of the individual and the environment. On average, a decrease in birth weighs is associated with a rise in blood pressure in adult life.