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Barker hypothesis

Given by David barker by 1990. Through his cohort studies he states that there is a direct link between a low birth weight baby and preterm baby with Coronary heart disease, Hypertension and non insulin dependent diabetes mallitus in adulthood. This is mainly due to poor Nutrition of the mother before and during pregnancy. The mother should have modifications in health and Nutrition before and during pregnancy and mode of delivery (institutional delivery should be preferred). This will prevent or reduce the complications in baby and treatment of Malnutrition and Metabolic Syndrome is done. 
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Life Cycle Approach in human health

    Health and development of a human being is a dynamic process. The intrauterine life has a great influence in our life style related disease and our health outcome.
      The life cycle approach mainly concentrates on prevention and early intervention of disease as early as possible. Special cares are provided in intrauterine period and various measures are taken for early detection.
      Life Cycle Approach to child and adolescent is essential for preparing safe motherhood, uncomplicated pregnancy, safe delivery, and optimal growth and development of the child indeed related to Parenthood.
       Life cycle approach involves concern care of mother for nine months of pregnancy, exclusive breast feeding of baby for first six months and all the care provided and most important adolescent phase. 
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