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Single nucleotide polymorphisms in obesity-related genes and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a prospective cohort study.
BMC medical genetics - 9 Oct 2009
Gallicchio Lisa, Chang Howard H, Christo Dana K, Thuita Lucy, Huang Han Yao, Strickland Paul, Ruczinski Ingo, Clipp Sandra, Helzlsouer Kathy J
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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to examine the associations between 16 specific single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in 8 obesity-related genes and overall and cause-specific mortality. We also examined the associations between the SNPs and body mass index (BMI) and change in BMI over time. METHODS: Data were analyzed from 9,919 individuals who participated in two large community-based cohort studies...
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