Birth Rate May Have An Influence On Lifespan
Research at the Centre for Health and Society in Copenhagen has shown that low birth weight indicates an increased risk of dying early as an adult. An extra-heavy birth rate also indicates a greater risk.
Previous studies have revealed a connection between small birth weight and heart disease and diabetes risk. It has also has been found that those who were very large babies have a greater risk of obesity and cancer.
Dr. Jennifer Baker of the Centre for Health and Society in Copenhagen examined 216,464 men and women born from 1936 to 1979, and compared birth weight with risk of death from any cause between the ages of 25 and 68.
The results were that men and women who weighed between 4.4 and 6.0 pounds at birth had a 17% greater risk of death during the follow-up time than those who weighed between 7.1 and 8.3 pounds. Men and women who weighed between 9.4 and 12.1 pounds at birth had a 7% greater risk of death.
The researchers also found that death from cardiovascular disease showed a similar pattern. However, risk of dying from cancer was lowest for those who weighed the least and rose steadily as birth weight increased.
This is a very interesting study and may help prevent diseases such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
Reference: MedLine Plus
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Interesting to think about. Thanks.
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