Vol 6, Issue 4
Pages 475–483
Published: 28 Oct 2022
Joshi Siddhartha J1, Nidhi Rai Gupta2, Heloise Stanley3
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Citation: Joshi Siddhartha J, Nidhi Rai Gupta, Heloise Stanely. Study of Cord Blood Lipid Levels and Its Correlation with Newborn’s Birth Weight and Gestational Age. Journal of Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health 6 (2022): 475-483.
DOI: 10.26502/jppch.74050132
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Abstract
Background and objectives: The genesis of atherosclerotic lesions which is a major cardiovascular risk factor starts in the early life. If the premature development of cardiovascular risk factors can be anticipated during childhood, cardiovascular events can be prevented effectively by taking appropriate measures. The aim of the present study was to know cord blood lipid levels and its correlation with newborn’s birth weight and gestational age.
Keywords
Cord blood lipid levels, Low birth weight, Small for gestational age, Preterm, Atherosclerosis, Newborn
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