Research shows that babies born to obese mothers are at increased risk for dying, particularly in the first weeks of life, compared to babies born to normal-weight mothers.
Given high infant mortality rates in the US as compared to other developed nations, the researchers say, if the results are confirmed, "obesity prevention should be explored as a measure to reduce infant mortality." . . .
Reuters - January 30, 2009
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE50T5WH20090130?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews
