Investigating the Genetic Correlation Underlying the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease

心血管疾病和糖尿病的发病率正在增加，给社会造成了巨大的财政负担。研究表明，出生体重与这些疾病的风险增加之间存在联系。遗传学可能参与其中，因为并非所有出生体重不理想的人都会继续发展疾病。这项研究将确定共同影响出生体重和未来成年疾病风险的基因，从而更好地了解两者之间的生物学关系。

The prevalence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes is increasing and the financial burden on society is substantial. Research has shown a link between birth weight and increased risk of these diseases. Genetics may be involved as not all individuals born of suboptimal weight go on to develop disease. This research will identify genes that jointly affect birth weight and future risk of adult disease, leading to a better understanding of the biological relationship between the two.