Causal effect of life-course adiposity on the risk of respiratory diseases: a Mendelian randomization study

Abstract Background There is limited evidence on the causal associations of life-course adiposity with the risk of respiratory diseases. This study aimed to elucidate these associations. Methods Two-sample Mendelian randomization was conducted using genetic instruments of life-course adiposity (incl...

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Published in:	Nutrition & Metabolism
Main Authors:	Xi Xi Chen, Fang Ying Lu, Yi Wang, Liu Zhang, Shi Qi Li, Ying Ni Lin, Ya Ru Yan, Yong Jie Ding, Ning Li, Jian Ping Zhou, Xian Wen Sun, Qing Yun Li
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-03-01
Subjects:	Obesity Body composition Respiratory diseases Mendelian randomization
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12986-025-00915-2