Genetic Evidence for Causal Relationships Between Maternal Obesity-Related Traits and Birth Weight.
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Authors
Tyrrell, Jessica
Richmond, R. C.
Palmer, T. M.
Feenstra, B.
Rangarajan, J.
Metrustry, S.
Cavadino, A.
Paternoster, L.
Armstrong, L. L.
De Silva, N. M. G.
Journal
JAMA
Type
Journal Article
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Publisher
JAMA
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Neonates born to overweight or obese women are larger and at higher risk of birth complications. Many maternal obesity-related traits are observationally associated with birth weight, but the causal nature of these associations is uncertain.
Citation
Genetic Evidence for Causal Relationships Between Maternal Obesity-Related Traits and Birth Weight. 2016, 315 (11):1129-40 JAMA