Intrauterine and Extrauterine Environmental PM<sub>2.5</sub> Exposure Is Associated with Overweight/Obesity (O/O) in Children Aged 6 to 59 Months from Lima, Peru: A Case-Control Study

Intrauterine and Extrauterine Environmental PM<sub>2.5</sub> Exposure Is Associated with Overweight/Obesity (O/O) in Children Aged 6 to 59 Months from Lima, Peru: A Case-Control Study

There is evidence that PM<sub>2.5</sub> could be obesogenic. Lima is one of the most polluted cities in South America, with an increasing prevalence of childhood obesity. This study aimed to determine the association between PM<sub>2.5</sub> exposure of children aged 6 to 59...

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Main Authors: Valeria M. Paz-Aparicio, Vilma Tapia, Bertha Vanessa Vasquez-Apestegui, Kyle Steenland, Gustavo F. Gonzales
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Toxics
Subjects:
air pollution
obesity
overweight
PM<sub>2.5</sub>
childhood health
intrauterine exposure
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/10/8/487

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