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Both indirect maternal and direct fetal genetic effects reflect the observational relationship between higher birth weight and lower adult bone mass
4 Oct 2022
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Abstract Background Birth weight is considered not only to undermine future growth, but also to induce lifelong diseases; the aim of this study is to explore the relationship between birth weight and adult bone mass. Methods We performed multivariable regression analyses to assess the association of birth weight with bone parameters measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and by quantitative ultrasound...
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