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Separating the genetics of childhood and adult obesity: a validation study of genetic scores for body mass index in adolescence and adulthood in the HUNT Study.
Human molecular genetics - 25 Feb 2021
Brandkvist Maria, Bjørngaard Johan Håkon, Ødegård Rønnaug Astri, Åsvold Bjørn Olav, Smith George Davey, Brumpton Ben, Hveem Kristian, Richardson Tom G, Vie Gunnhild Åberge
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From a life-course perspective, genetic and environmental factors driving childhood obesity may have a lasting influence on health later in life. However, how obesity trajectories vary throughout the life-course remains unknown. Recently, Richardson et al. created powerful early life and adult gene scores for body mass index (BMI) in a comprehensive attempt to separate childhood and adult obesity. The childhood...
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