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First-born may be at greater risk for diabetes and hypertension
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Published in Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics
Correspondence: Sivagnanam G
Department of Pharmacology, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Kadhirkamam, Puducherry, India.
Email: drsivagnanam@gmail.com
Copyright: © 2013 Manuscript Technomedia LLP. This is an open access article.
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- Jan 1, 2013
How to cite
G, S. (2013). First-born may be at greater risk for diabetes and hypertension. Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics, 4(2), 167. https://doi.org/10.4103/0976-500X.110922
Abstract
In a study that aimed to assess the association of birth order with changes in metabolism in childhood, it has been found that the first‑borns were taller and slimmer, with reduced insulin sensitivity (by 21%) and increased day-time blood pressure (+5 mm Hg) compared to later‑borns
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| Title | First-born may be at greater risk for diabetes and hypertension |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sivagnanam G |
| Affiliations | Department of Pharmacology, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Kadhirkamam, Puducherry, India. |
| Corresponding author | drsivagnanam@gmail.com |
| Journal | Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 4, Issue 2 (2013) |
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