Developmental origins of non-communicable disease: Implications for research and public health

Developmental origins of non-communicable disease: Implications for research and public health

<p>Abstract</p> <p>This White Paper highlights the developmental period as a plastic phase, which allows the organism to adapt to changes in the environment to maintain or improve reproductive capability in part through sustained health. Plasticity is more prominent prenatally and...

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Main Authors: Barouki Robert, Gluckman Peter D, Grandjean Philippe, Hanson Mark, Heindel Jerrold J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Environmental Health
Subjects:
Environmental exposure
Fetal development
Non-communicable disease
Nutritional requirements
Prenatal exposure delayed effects
Online Access:http://www.ehjournal.net/content/11/1/42

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