An ecological systems approach to examining risk factors for early childhood overweight: findings from the UK Millennium Cohort Study [PDF]
, 2009 Objective: To use an ecological systems approach to examine individual-, family-, community- and area-level risk factors for overweight (including obesity) in 3-year-old children. Methods: A prospective nationally representative cohort study conducted in
Cole, T.J. +3 more
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Decomposing socioeconomic inequalities in childhood obesity: Evidence from Ireland [PDF]
, 2015 The objective of this paper is to quantify and decompose the socioeconomic gradient in childhood obesity in the Republic of Ireland. The analysis is performed using data from the first wave of the Growing Up in Ireland survey, a nationally representative
Cullinan, J., Walsh, B.
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Health disparities in chronic liver disease
Hepatology, EarlyView., 2022 Abstract The syndemic of hazardous alcohol consumption, opioid use, and obesity has led to important changes in liver disease epidemiology that have exacerbated health disparities. Health disparities occur when plausibly avoidable health differences are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations.
Ani Kardashian +3 more
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The Effect of Oral Carbohydrates on Blood Sugar and Hemodynamic Parameters in Children Undergoing Inguinal Hernia Surgery [PDF]
Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i BābulBackground and Objective: Fasting before surgery can cause metabolic stress and insulin resistance. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of oral carbohydrates before surgery on blood sugar levels and hemodynamic indicators in children under
T Karami, S Hariri, H Houshyar
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Revisiting the Regulation Debate: The Effect of Food Marketing on Childhood Obesity [PDF]
, 2009 [Excerpt] “Despite the widespread concern regarding childhood obesity, there is broad divergence of opinion regarding responsibility for the crisis. Whether the government, food industry, or parents are accountable has become the focus of much debate ...
Hunter, Nicole E.
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Maternal smoking during pregnancy and childhood obesity: results from the CESAR Study.
, 2009 Childhood obesity is a worldwide public health concern. Recent studies from high income countries have demonstrated associations between maternal smoking during pregnancy and children's excess body weight. We examine associations between maternal smoking
Gorog, Krisztian +10 more
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Bayesian Spatial Modeling of Childhood Overweight and Obesity Prevalence in Costa Rica [PDF]
, 2022 Mario J. Gómez +3 more
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Examining the Impact of Domestic and Family Violence on Young Australians’ School‐Level Education
Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Australian policy and practice increasingly acknowledges the need to respond to children as victim‐survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV) in their own right. As part of this, and in recognition that schools often have the most consistent contact with young people experiencing DFV, there is mounting recognition of the role education ...
Rebecca Stewart +2 more
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Janus kinase 2 inhibition by pacritinib as potential therapeutic target for liver fibrosis
Hepatology, EarlyView., 2022 Diagram of the activation of the profibrotic and procontractile Janus kinase 2 (JAK2)/Ras homolog family member A/Rho‐kinase pathway and the inhibition of phosphorylated JAK2 by pacritinib to inhibit hepatic stellate cell activity. Abstract Background and Aims Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) signaling is increased in human and experimental liver fibrosis with ...
Sandra Torres +21 more
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Annals of Neurology, EarlyView.Objective Antiseizure medication (ASM) use during pregnancy has increased over the past decade. However, evidence linking prenatal ASM exposure to neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in offspring remains inconsistent. This study evaluated whether prenatal ASM exposure increases the risk of NDDs in children.
Odile Sheehy +13 more
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