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Study links low birthweight to increased stroke risk in young adults, independent of BMI and gestational age
In new research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO2026) in Istanbul, Turkey (12–15 May), researchers show an increased risk of stroke in young adulthood for children of low birthweight, independent of their…
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A recent study has found a link between low birthweight and an increased risk of stroke in young adults. This association holds true even when considering the young adult's body mass index and gestational age at birth. The research, conducted in Sweden, involved nearly 800,000 participants. The findings suggest that low birthweight could be a relevant factor in assessing stroke risk for adults. The implications of this study are yet to be fully understood, but the authors propose that low birthweight be taken into account when evaluating stroke risk in young adults.
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