Infant BMI trajectories as early risk markers of poor psychosocial health in preadolescence

• Main Authors: Claire Gallagher (Author), George Moschonis (Author), Katrina Lambert (Author), Spyridon Kanellakis (Author), Eva Karaglani (Author), Niki Mourouti (Author), Costas Anastasiou (Author), Bircan Erbas (Author), Yannis Manios (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Common mental disorders often emerge during childhood and adolescence, and their prevalence is disproportionately elevated among those affected by obesity. Early life growth patterns may provide a useful target for primordial prevention; however, research is lacking. Therefore, t...