Reduced genetic influence on childhood obesity in small for gestational age children

Reduced genetic influence on childhood obesity in small for gestational age children

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Children born small-for-gestational-age (SGA) are at increased risk of developing obesity and metabolic diseases later in life, a risk which is magnified if followed by accelerated postnatal growth. We investigated whether common gen...

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Main Authors: Han Dug Yeo, Murphy Rinki, Morgan Angharad R, Lam Wen Jiun, Thompson John M D, Wall Clare R, Waldie Karen E, Mitchell Edwin A, Ferguson Lynnette R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Subjects:
BMI
Childhood obesity
AGA children
SGA children
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/14/10

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