Association of large for gestational age with cardiovascular metabolic risks: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Yiyuan ZhangPeihao LiuWei ZhouJingmei HuLinlin CuiZi-Jiang Chen

Published in: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (2023)

LGA is associated with increased odds of obesity and metabolic syndrome later in life. Future studies should focus on elucidating the potential mechanisms and identifying risk factors.

Keyphrases

gestational age
metabolic syndrome
risk factors
birth weight
insulin resistance
human health
preterm birth
weight gain
uric acid
weight loss
current status
risk assessment
cardiovascular risk factors
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
case control
body mass index
climate change
physical activity