Effect of prematurity on fat mass distribution and blood pressure at prepubertal age: a follow-up study
Objectives: Preterm infants may develop altered adiposity, a risk factor for metabolic syndrome. The aim was to evaluate if body composition and blood pressure were altered in a cohort of children born preterm followed up to prepubertal age. Methods: Observational, longitudinal, explorative study. F...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2013-08-01
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| Series: | La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica |
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| Online Access: | http://www.pediatrmedchir.org/index.php/pmc/article/view/36 |