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Obesity from cradle to grave.

J Eriksson1, T Forsén, C Osmond

  • 1Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion, National Public Health Institute, Diabetes and Genetic Epidemiology Unit, Mannerheimintie, Helsinki, Finland. johan.eriksson@ktl.fi

International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders : Journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity
|July 2, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Childhood obesity tracking into adulthood is linked to early life factors. Factors like birth size, childhood growth, and socioeconomic status significantly predict adult obesity risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Obesity is a chronic condition that often tracks from childhood into adulthood.
  • Understanding early life determinants of adult obesity is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between childhood growth, living conditions, and adult obesity.
  • To identify key early life predictors of adult obesity.

Main Methods:

  • A birth cohort study of 4515 individuals born in Helsinki between 1934-1944.
  • Data collected on birth size, childhood growth, socioeconomic status, and adult Body Mass Index (BMI).

Main Results:

  • Cumulative obesity incidence was 33.8% in men and 32.4% in women.

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  • Childhood BMI was a stronger predictor of adult obesity than birth size.
  • Higher socioeconomic status and education were associated with lower obesity prevalence.

    • Conclusions:

    • Early life factors, including childhood growth and socioeconomic conditions, play a significant role in adult obesity.
    • Interventions targeting early life may help prevent adult obesity.