Prediction of Adulthood Obesity Using Genetic and Childhood Clinical Risk Factors in the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study [Original Articles]

Conclusions—
WGRS19 improves prediction of adulthood obesity. Predictive accuracy is highest among young children (3–6 years), whereas among older children (9–18 years) the risk can be identified using childhood clinical factors. The model is helpful in screening children with high risk of developing obesity.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics - June 15, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Seyednasrollah, F., Makela, J., Pitkanen, N., Juonala, M., Hutri-Kahonen, N., Lehtimaki, T., Viikari, J., Kelly, T., Li, C., Bazzano, L., Elo, L. L., Raitakari, O. T. Tags: Computational Biology, Clinical Studies, Epidemiology, Obesity, Genetics Original Articles Source Type: research