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Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death globally, with rising rates in younger populations posing a public health challenge.
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Maternal overweight and obesity affect 44% of women of reproductive age and are linked to adverse birth outcomes and potential cardiovascular dysfunction in offspring.
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Inadequate and excessive gestational weight gain have become more prevalent, with greater maternal weight gain associated with unfavorable cardiometabolic profiles in offspring.
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A nationwide cohort study in Sweden examined the relationship between maternal BMI, gestational weight gain, and offspring cardiovascular disease risk.
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The study utilized data from the Swedish Medical Birth Register and followed offspring for major cardiovascular disease diagnoses until December 31, 2023.
