1437 Markers of the Metabolic Syndrome and Physical Activity in Teenage Children Born Preterm

Abstract

Background and Aims The worldwide increase in the Metabolic Syndrome is associated with adverse health outcomes and significant healthcare costs. Early life exposures are key factors in determining later health. Children born preterm appear to be at higher risks of developing insulin resistance. We aimed to determine the prevalence of novel metabolic biomarkers in a cohort of teenage children who were born preterm (