Birth Weight and the Development of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Infants.

Maria Elisabetta Baldassarre Antonio Di Mauro Silvia Salvatore Stefano Termite Francesco Paolo BianchiEnzo DattoliLucia Morando Licia Pensabene Fabio Meneghin Dario Dilillo Valentina Mancini Valentina Talarico Francesco Tandoi Gian Vincenzo Zuccotti Massimo Agosti Nicola Laforgia

Published in: Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition (2020)

We observed an increased risk of FGIDs in ELBW, SGA, and LGA neonates. Our results suggest that prenatal factors determining birth weight may influence the development of FGIDs in infants. Understanding the role of all potential risk factors may provide new insights and targeted approaches for FGIDs.

Keyphrases

birth weight
gestational age
weight gain
risk factors
preterm birth
low birth weight
risk assessment
physical activity