Genetic and environmental correlates of growth patterns leading to obesity
The intrauterine period is a vulnerable period of development. Any adverse environment can permanently change the body's organ structure and function, expressed as an increased disease risk later in life. Studies show that variability in growth patterns in early life is associated with obesity...
Main Author: | Das, Shikta |
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Other Authors: | Jarvelin, Marjo-Riitta; Coin, Lachlan; O'Reilly, Paul |
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Imperial College London
2013
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Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.656518 |
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