Infant arterial stiffness and maternal iron status in pregnancy: a UK birth cohort (Baby VIP Study)

Background: In animal studies, iron deficiency during pregnancy has been linked to increased offspring cardiovascular risk. No previous population studies have measured arterial stiffness early in life to examine its association with maternal iron status. Objective: This study aimed to examine the...

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Main Authors: Alwan, Nisreen A. (Author), Cade, Janet E. (Author), McArdle, Harry J. (Author), Greenwood, Darren C. (Author), Hayes, Helen E. (Author), Ciantar, Etienne (Author), Simpson, Nigel A.B (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 2015-03-12.
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