The prevalence of physical, sexual and mental abuse among adolescents and the association with BMI status

• Main Authors: Veldwijk Jorien (Author), Proper Karin I (Author), Hoeven-Mulder Henriëtte B (Author), Bemelmans Wanda JE (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Studies among adults show an association between abuse and Body Mass Index (BMI) status. When an aberrant BMI status as a consequence of abuse is already prevalent in adolescence, early detection and treatment of abuse might prevent...