Review paper
The association between maternal body mass index and child obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
Background There is a global obesity crisis, particularly among women and disadvantaged populations. Early-life intervention to prevent childhood obesity is a priority for public health, global health, and clinical practice. Understanding the association between childhood obesity and maternal pre-pregnancy weight status would inform policy and practice by allowing one to estimate the potential for offspring health gain through channelling...
Paper Details
Title
The association between maternal body mass index and child obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Published Date
Jun 11, 2019
Journal
Volume
16
Issue
6
Pages
e1002817 - e1002817