Association of preterm birth with lipid disorders in early adulthood: A Swedish cohort study.

Casey CrumpJan SundquistKristina Sundquist

Published in: PLoS medicine (2019)

In this large national cohort, preterm birth was associated with an increased risk of lipid disorders in early- to midadulthood. Persons born prematurely may need early preventive evaluation and long-term monitoring for lipid disorders to reduce their future cardiovascular risks.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
low birth weight
gestational age
fatty acid
depressive symptoms
preterm infants
quality improvement
climate change
current status