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


Correct answer is a. 10th

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