Are [ Arterial blood pressure and arterial stiffness in adolescents related to gestational age ]?
BP and AS are increased during adolescence in subjects born with a LBW due to preterm birth, while they are not altered in subjects when LBW is related to IUGR. It may be speculated that such changes predispose to long term hypertension and that preterm birth is involved in the early programming of arterial diseases in adulthood.
Understanding the factors that impact Latinas' mammography adherence may inform intervention strategies. Efforts to improve Latina's satisfaction with physicians by building trust may lead to increased use of necessary mammography.