LBW is associated with increased risk of ____ in adult life: (A) Hypeension, (B) Stroke, (C) Type 2 DM, (D) All of the above
Answer is D. Low bih weight (LBW)(<2.5Kg) is associated with an increased risk of hypeension, stroke, and type 2 diabetes in adulthood. The risk is exacerbated by low weight gain during the first 2 years of life. Ref: Nelson textbook of pediatrics 21st edition Pgno: 335