Birth weight may be associated with the risk of certain pediatric cancers, according to a study published in the International Journal of Cancer.

Researchers found associations between high birth weight (being large for gestational age) and an increased risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), Burkitt lymphoma, renal tumors, and germ cell tumors.

The team also found an association between low birth weight (being small for gestational age) and an increased risk of hepatic tumors.

Source: Birth Weight Linked to Risk of Certain Pediatric Cancers

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