Is there a causal effect of parity on body composition: a birth cohort study

Is there a causal effect of parity on body composition: a birth cohort study

Abstract Background Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death, worldwide. Obesity is one of the factors that is associated with the development of such diseases. The role of reproductive factors on women body composition has been evaluated, but the findings are controversial. This stu...

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Main Authors: Bárbara Reis-Santos, Fernando C. Barros, Bernardo L. Horta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
women health
reproductive factors
obesity
body mass index
waist circumference
fat mass
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5089-2

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