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Genetic influences on adult BMI followed over 29 years and their effects on late life mobility: a study of twin sisters
| Content Provider | Hyper Articles en Ligne (HAL) |
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| Author | Ortega-Alonso, Alfredo Sipilä, Sarianna Kujala, Urho M Kaprio, Jaakko Rantanen, Taina |
| Abstract | The rise in body mass index (BMI) during adulthood increases the risk for metabolic disorders, functional limitations and disability in old age. This twin study examined prospectively whether genetic and environmental influences on women's BMI also account for mobility 29 years later. |
| Related Links | https://hal.science/hal-00477872/file/PEER_stage2_10.1136%252Fjech.2008.080622.pdf |
| ISSN | 0143005X |
| e-ISSN | 14702738 |
| DOI | 10.1136/jech.2008.080622 |
| Issue Number | 8 |
| Volume Number | 63 |
| Journal | Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | HAL CCSD BMJ Publishing Group |
| Publisher Date | 2009-07-13 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Longitudinal DISABILITY SI GENETIC EPIDEM OBESITY EPI Mobility Genetics Obesity GENETICS TWINS BODY MASS INDEX Adult Women |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health Epidemiology |