THE IMPACT OF BIRTHWEIGHT ON ADULT MINOR ILLNESS: A STUDY ON A SUB-CLINICAL POPULATION

Autores

  • Denise A. Bellingham-Young University of Wolverhampton
  • Elvidina N. Adamson-Macedo University of Wolverhampton

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7322/jhgd.50416

Palavras-chave:

birthweight, minor illness, developmental origin of disease, equilibrium model.

Resumo

Official classification for low birth weight is 2500 gram or below. Whilst there is no consensus of whatconstitutes normal birth weight, it has been suggested that the optimal birthweight for long termhealth is 3500 – 4500 gram; hence those with birth weight between 2500 and 3490 gram could bedeemed to be a sub clinical population. The objective was to investigate the relationship betweendisease and birthweight and to compare vulnerability of those with suboptimal and optimal birthweightin adulthood. This is a cohort study; with cross sectional retrospective design involving 258 adultsaged 18-62 who knew their birth weight. Participants completed a minor illness checklist, using amedian split, participants were categorised as high or low minor illness group. Results indicate anegative correlation between birthweight and minor illness score (r = -.155, p = .013). Those bornwith sub optimal birthweight are more likely to report minor illness symptoms above the mediascore of 16 (OR 1.70 CI 95% 1.04-2.79).It is concluded that there is a relationship between birthweightand level of minor illness in adulthood. Those born with birthweight 2500 – 3490 gram appear to bemore vulnerable to minor illness. Thus, working with Foetal Origins theory, it may be possible thatthis group experienced a degree of foetal compensation, the consequence being that the immunesystem is compromised. Application of a three dimensional equilibrium model is suggested in designinginterventions that improve foetal environment and subsequent health chances.

Biografia do Autor

  • Denise A. Bellingham-Young, University of Wolverhampton
    CPsychol, FRSPH, FHEA. Lecturer in Public Health School of Health and Wellbeing University of Wolverhampton
  • Elvidina N. Adamson-Macedo, University of Wolverhampton
    Emeritus Professor of Maternal-Infant Mental Health University of Wolverhampton School of Health and Wellbeing Wolverhampton

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