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Sibling rank and sibling number in relation to cardiovascular disease and mortality risk: a nationwide cohort study.

Peter M NilsssonJan SundquistKristina SundquistXinjun Li
Published in: BMJ open (2021)
Being first born is associated with a favourable effect on non-fatal cardiovascular and coronary events for both men and women. The underlying biological mechanisms for this should be studied in a sociocultural context.
Keyphrases
  • cardiovascular disease
  • coronary artery disease
  • coronary artery
  • type diabetes
  • gestational age
  • heart failure
  • cardiovascular risk factors
  • preterm infants
  • atrial fibrillation
  • aortic valve
  • ejection fraction