Long-term consequences of differences in early growth : epidemiological aspects

摘要: The content of this thesis is two sorts: in one part, three topics about the early origins adult disease are addressed, preceded by related methodological studies which form other part. starts with a systematic review literature growth infants born preterm. Next, specific issues to addressed. A: most favorable regression model for analyzing and interpreting effect both prenatal subsequent postnatal on health outcomes. B: efficiency reliability context multi-centre study. And C: correct clear assessment case log transformed These methods used ind second effects outcomes namely: A association between birth weight renal function non-premature subjects. metabolic syndrome, its separate components same population. finally, body composition subjects very