Later development of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, coronary heart disease, impaired glucose tolerance, and diabetes has been associated with birthweight below the _____ percentile.
A) 10th
B) 15th
C) 20th
D) 30th
E) 37th

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Several studies have shown that low birthweight, especially below the 10th percentile, is associated with an increased risk of later development of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, coronary heart disease, impaired glucose tolerance, and diabetes. Therefore, the best choice is A) 10th percentile.

Later Development of Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Coronary Heart Disease, Impaired Glucose