Overall gestational weight gain mediates the relationship between maternal and child obesity

Overall gestational weight gain mediates the relationship between maternal and child obesity

Abstract Background Approximately 17% of children in the U.S. are obese. Children that are overweight or obese are also more likely to be obese as adults and suffer from various chronic diseases and premature death. Maternal obesity can affect the weight status of her offspring through intrauterine...

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Main Authors: Michele J. Josey, Lauren E. McCullough, Cathrine Hoyo, ClarLynda Williams-DeVane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Obesity
Gestational weight gain
Child obesity
Mediation
Causal inference
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7349-1

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