Lung function in young adults born small for gestational age at term

Article Critical Care Medicine

Association between very to moderate preterm births, lung function deficits, and COPD at age 53 years: analysis of a prospective cohort study

Dinh S. Bui et al.

Summary: This study investigated the long-term effects of prematurity on lung function and COPD in middle-age. The findings showed that very-to-moderate prematurity is associated with obstructive lung function deficits, including COPD, well into the sixth decade of life, and this effect is exacerbated by personal smoking.

LANCET RESPIRATORY MEDICINE (2022)

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Article Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems

Exercise Capacity in Young Adults Born Small for Gestational Age

Fatima Crispi et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the baseline cardiac function and structure as well as exercise capacity in young adults born small for gestational age (SGA). The results showed that these young adults had markedly reduced exercise capacity, indicating potential association with increased cardiovascular mortality.

JAMA CARDIOLOGY (2021)

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Review Nutrition & Dietetics