Infant and Childhood Growth Patterns, Insulin Sensitivity, and Blood Pressure in Prematurely Born Young Adults

2008206 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jos W. R. Twisk · Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc

Abstract

Young adults born preterm have lower insulin sensitivity and higher blood pressure than controls. Increments in height and weight during childhood are associated with lower insulin sensitivity and higher blood pressure in adulthood.

Topics & Keywords

Birth, Development, and Health Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Infant Nutrition and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 122, Issue 2, pp. 313-321

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2007-2012

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