Higher maternal BMI early in pregnancy is associated with overweight and obesity in young adult offspring in Thailand

Higher maternal BMI early in pregnancy is associated with overweight and obesity in young adult offspring in Thailand

Abstract Background Rates of overweight and obesity among women of reproductive age have been steadily increasing worldwide and in Thailand. There is mounting evidence that maternal obesity during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of obesity and other adverse health outcomes in the offs...

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Main Authors: Sakaewan Ounjaijean, Antika Wongthanee, Kanokwan Kulprachakarn, Amaraporn Rerkasem, Sakda Pruenglampoo, Ampica Mangklabruks, Kittipan Rerkasem, José G. B. Derraik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Anthropometry
Body mass index
Developmental origins of health and disease
DOHaD
Metabolism
Mother
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10678-z

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