Exposure to the Great Famine in Early Life and the Risk of Obesity in Adulthood: A Report Based on the China Health and Nutrition Survey

Exposure to the Great Famine in Early Life and the Risk of Obesity in Adulthood: A Report Based on the China Health and Nutrition Survey

Intrauterine malnutrition has a long-term effect on human health. This study aimed to evaluate the associations between exposure to famine in early life and obesity in adulthood in Chinese adults. A total of 5033 participants (22,132 observations) of the China Health and Nutrition Survey (CHNS) in 1...

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Main Authors: Huiru Jiang, Yongfu Yu, Leah Li, Wanghong Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
famine exposure
body mass index
waist circumference
overweight
central obesity
adulthood
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/4/1285

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