Effect of prematurity on fat mass distribution and blood pressure at prepubertal age: a follow-up study

• Main Authors: P. Piemontese (Author), N. Liotto (Author), F. Garbarino (Author), D. Morniroli (Author), F. Taroni (Author), B. Bracco (Author), E. Garavaglia (Author), F. Mosca (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2013-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...