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Do adverse childhood experiences and genetic obesity risk interact in relation to body mass index in young adulthood? Findings from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health.
Pediatric obesity - 1 Jun 2022
Inoue Yosuke, Graff Mariaelisa, Howard Annie Green, Highland Heather M, Young Kristin L, Harris Kathleen Mullan, North Kari E, Li Yun, Duan Qing, Gordon-Larsen Penny
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BACKGROUND: Few studies have focused on the role of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in relation to genetic susceptibility to obesity. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to examine the interaction between the presence of ACEs (i.e., physical, psychological and sexual abuse) before the age of 18 and BMI polygenic score. METHODS: Data came from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) Wave IV...
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