Angelica et al. described the phenomenon of perinatal
programming, which refers to the negative effect of the
intrauterine or perinatal events on the organ development
of the fetus with the possibility of increased susceptibility
of the disease in the adulthood [23]. In adult life, individuals
who had IUGR were noted to have higher incidence
of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, coronary artery disease,
stroke, and metabolic syndrome