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Table 3 Impact of low birth weight on longitudinal outcomes by body system

From: Low birth weight as a predictor of adverse health outcomes during adulthood in twins: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Body system

Outcome

Number of studies

Number of participants

OR (95%CI)

Heterogeneity (%)

Nervous

Cerebral palsy

2

1318

4.88 (2.34-10.19)

79%

Respiratory

Asthma

3

37,008

1.33 (1.24-1.44)

77%