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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Main Authors: Huxley, R, Owen, C, Whincup, P, Cook, D, Rich-Edwards, J, Smith, G, Collins, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007