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Review
. 2018 Mar;23(1):4-8.
doi: 10.6065/apem.2018.23.1.4. Epub 2018 Mar 22.

Small for gestational age and obesity related comorbidities

Yong Hee Hong  1 , Sochung Chung  2
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Review

Small for gestational age and obesity related comorbidities

Yong Hee Hong et al. Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2018 Mar.

Abstract

Infant born small for gestational age (SGA) are at increased risk of perinatal morbidity, persistent short stature and metabolic alterations in later life. The result of SGA followed by rapid weight gain during early postnatal life has been associated with increased long-term risks for central obesity, insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, increased fat mass, and cardiovascular disease. We should carefully monitor their weight during infancy and childhood to prevent excessive rates of weight gain. 'Healthy catch up growth' may decreased the risk of obesity-related comorbidities in SGA. Establishing the optimal growth patterns in SGA to minimize short- and long-term risks is important, and further studies will be needed. This review discusses recent studies concentrating on obesity-related morbidities in SGA infants that may provide insight into growth monitoring.

Keywords: Metabolic syndrome; Obesity; Small for gestational age.

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