| Literature DB >> 2591405 |
G van Wezel-Meijler1, J M Wit.
Abstract
Seven children from three families presented with stunting and low weight-for-height. Their mothers had a history of anorexia nervosa (AN). Evidence was gathered that the children were nourished insufficiently, possibly in combination with psychosocial deprivation. Low growth hormone secretion was documented in three cases. With the increasing ability to induce fertility in anorectic women one should be aware of the effects of maternal AN on the offspring.Entities:
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Year: 1989 PMID: 2591405 DOI: 10.1007/bf01995864
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Pediatr ISSN: 0340-6199 Impact factor: 3.183