Birth Weight

Birth weight is the body weight of a baby at its birth.

There have been numerous studies that have attempted, with varying degrees of success, to show links between birth weight and later-life conditions, including diabetes, obesity, tobacco smoking and intelligence.

Read more about Birth Weight:  Determinants, Abnormalities, Influence On Adult Life

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