Height at Ages 7 –13 Years in Relation to Developing Type 2 Diabetes Throughout Adult Life

ConclusionsAfter adjustment for BMI, short childhood height at all ages and greater growth during childhood are associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, suggesting that this period of life warrants mechanistic investigations.

Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - June 7, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Lise G. Bjerregaard, Britt W. Jensen, Jennifer L. Baker Tags: Original Article Source Type: research