Birth weight and childhood obesity: effect modification by residence and household wealth

Abstract Background There are both genetic and environmental factors which contribute to a child’s chances of being obese. When low birth weight (LBW) has been specifically evaluated relative to its association with childhood obesity, the results have produced conflicting findings. This study aims t...

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Main Author: Helen Andriani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Emerging Themes in Epidemiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-021-00096-2