Long-term metabolic consequences of being born small for gestational age

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This review highlights the evidence of linking small for gestational age (SGA) with metabolic/cardiovascular disturbances (dysmetabolic syndrome) in later life. The metabolic and cardiovascular complications associated with in utero undernutrition have been identified during the past 10 yr. Reduced fetal growth is independently associated with an increased risk of the development of cardiovascular diseases, the...