Evidence for an association between birth weight and blood pressure

Hindmarsh PC, Brook CGD. Evidence for an association between birth weight and blood pressure. Acta Pædiatr 1999; Suppl 428: 66–9. Stockholm. ISSN 0803–5326 Evidence is presented to support the concept that there is an association between birth weight and blood pressure in humans. This relationship probably reflects an interaction between the genetic make‐up of the individual and the environment. On average, a decrease in birth weight is associated with a rise in blood pressure in adult life. □ Birth weight, blood pressure, fetal growth, hypertension