Birth weight and coronary artery disease. The effect of gender and diabetes
<p>Background: The developmental origin theory of coronary heart disease proposes that undernutrition in utero permanently changes body functions and metabolism leading to an increased risk of coronary artery diseases (CAD) in adult life. Some studies support this theory but others suggest tha...
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| Language: | English |
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Ivyspring International Publisher
2009-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Biological Sciences |
| Online Access: | http://www.biolsci.org/v05p0244.htm |