Maternal Overweight and Obesity and the Risk of Congenital Anomalies

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Authors

Peter W. G. Tennant · Newcastle University

Abstract

Maternal obesity is associated with an increased risk of a range of structural anomalies, although the absolute increase is likely to be small. Further studies are needed to confirm whether maternal overweight is also implicated.

Topics & Keywords

Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Urological Disorders and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 301, Issue 6, pp. 636-636

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2009.113

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