Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA
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Meta Analysis
Relationship between birth weight and total cholesterol concentration in adulthood: A meta-analysis.
Although a substantial number of studies have investigated the relationship between birth weight and serum cholesterol later in life, the results vary extensively. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between birth weight and total cholesterol concentration in adulthood. ⋯ Based on our results, lower birth weight was found to be associated with higher concentrations of total cholesterol in men aged >18 years and in women aged <50 years.