Childhood and family influences on body mass index in early adulthood: findings from the Ontario Child Health Study

Childhood and family influences on body mass index in early adulthood: findings from the Ontario Child Health Study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Overweight and obesity are steadily increasing worldwide with the greatest prevalence occurring in high-income countries. Many factors influence body mass index (BMI); however multiple influences assessed in families and individuals...

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Main Authors: Gonzalez Andrea, Boyle Michael H, Georgiades Katholiki, Duncan Laura, Atkinson Leslie R, MacMillan Harriet L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Family and child level risk factors
Body mass index
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/755

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