Maternal cotyledons at birth predict blood pressure in childhood.

INTRODUCTION: A small placental surface at birth has been shown to be associated with the development of hypertension in later life. In this study we extend this observation by looking at the relationship between the number of placental cotyledons and blood pressure in childhood. Because the number...

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Main Authors: Barker, D, Osmond, C, Grant, S, Thornburg, K, Cooper, C, Ring, S, Davey-Smith, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013