Maternal BMI Before Pregnancy Predicts Kids’ Heart & Metabolic Risks

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Higher maternal prepregnancy BMI is linked to progressively greater BMI in children, increasing their risk of childhood obesity. Additionally, children born preterm face a higher likelihood of elevated blood pressure or hypertension. These findings suggest that early lifestyle and behavioral interventions in at-risk children—especially before adolescence—could help improve their long-term cardiometabolic health and reduce future cardiovascular risks.

Source: PubMed

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Date: September 23, 2025

 

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