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Earlier mother's age at menarche predicts rapid infancy growth and childhood obesity

Authors :
Ong, Ken K.
Northstone, Kate
Wells, Jonathan C.K.
Rubin, Carol
Ness, Andy R.
Golding, Jean
Dunger, David B.
Source :
PLoS Medicine. April, 2007, Vol. 4 Issue 4, p737, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

ABSTRACT Background Early menarche tends to be preceded by rapid infancy weight gain and is associated with increased childhood and adult obesity risk. As age at menarche is a heritable [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15491277
Volume :
4
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
PLoS Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.165914464