Friday, August 23, 2013

The rapid growth and high blood pressure associated

Scientists have found a correlation in the rapid growth of the child in the first months of the birth of the field and the increased risk of high blood pressure in adulthood. Scientists from the University of Bristol, analyzed data at birth for the period 1972 to 1974 and followed the possible influence of these factors on health in adulthood. Measurement of weight and height were measured 14 times from birth until the age of 5 years. The blood pressure was also measured when the subscriber is 20 years old. The results showed that rapid weight gain to high blood pressure in adulthood contributes. At the same time had a value of the rapid growth of the child in the first months of life, affects the increase in diastolic pressure. It is not yet clear how the perinatal factors and the rapid growth of the child after birth affect high blood pressure in adults, but it is clear that such an effect exists.

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