Is birth weight a risk factor for ischemic heart disease in later life?
BACKGROUND: An inverse association between birth weight and ischemic heart disease (IHD) has been seen in observational studies. OBJECTIVE: We wanted to determine the strength and consistency of the association between birth weight and subsequent IHD. DESIGN: We conducted a systematic review of obse...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2007
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