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Destiny begins at birth
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The study included 575 children and adolescents between the ages of 14 and 18 years, who were categorized into three groups based on their weight at birth. Average birth-weight was considered to range from 2.5 to 3.8 kg (about 5.5 to 8.4 pounds). The study evaluated the amount of fat deposited around the major organs in the abdomen, which is considered to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In addition, sensitivity to insulin and inflammatory markers were assessed. The results showed that both higher and lower than average birth-weight children were likely to accumulate more fat in their abdomen and were also likely to be resistant to insulin, suggesting that these children were at risk of developing heart disease as well as diabetes. Even though children of low birth-weight were of the same build as children of average birth weight, their abdominal fat deposition was greater. It is possible that due to growth acceleration (when low birth-weight babies grow quickly and catch up with average birth-weight babies in the first few weeks of life), fat accumulation is accelerated in low birth-weight children. These results make a strong case for taking birth-weight into consideration when evaluating the risk of heart disease in adults.
So people born lighter or heavier than average may need to be more vigilant about their fitness, in order to avoid falling prey to heart disease or diabetes.
Ref:
- 1.Stansfield BK, Fain ME, Bhatia J, et al., J Pediatr. 2016 Jul;174:185-92.
The article has been contributed by :
Dr. Binod Dharewa, MD, Consultant Physician & Cardiologist, Heart Care Centre, Patna.
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The views and opinions expressed by the Doctors are their independent professional judgment and we do not take any responsibility for the accuracy of their views. This should not be considered as a substitute for Physician's advice. Please consult your treating Physician for more details.
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