# Stop using “former”: preterm birth and cardiometabolic risk to future health

## TL;DR

Preterm birth increases long-term health risks, especially for heart and metabolic issues, and requires early support to reduce these risks.

## Contribution

The paper emphasizes a multifaceted approach to mitigate cardiometabolic risks associated with preterm birth through anticipatory guidance.

## Key findings

- Preterm birth is linked to increased cardiometabolic risk across the life course.
- Social, economic, and biobehavioral factors interact with preterm birth to influence health outcomes.
- Anticipatory guidance for families can help mitigate future health risks.

## Abstract

Preterm birth conveys risk to future health across the life course particularly for non-communicable conditions associated with cardiometabolic risk. The intersection of social, economic, environmental, and biobehavioral risk and preterm birth complicate the timing and expression of cardiometabolic risk. A multifaceted approach to combating risk includes providing anticipatory guidance and support to families with children born preterm that mitigate risk and promote health.