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ObjectiveTo identify among a wide range of perinatal indices, as well as certain family sociodemographic and parental characteristics, those independently associated with insulin resistance (IR) in late childhood. MethodsA representative sample of 2195 Greek schoolchildren, aged 9-13yr, was examined, and based on the biochemical indices collected IR was estimated using the homeostasis model assessment (HOMA-IR30000 Euro) as the only significant correlates of IR after also controlling for children’s body mass index (BMI) and Tanner stage. ConclusionsThe current study highlighted small birth weight and female sex as the only perinatal factors independently associated with the occurrence of IR in late childhood, when examined at a multivariable level with a wide range of perinatal indices as well as certain family sociodemographic and parental characteristics.