Prenatal famine exposure and adult health outcomes: an epigenetic link. [PDF]
Abstract Numerous human chronic pathological conditions depend on epigenetic modifications induced by environmental triggers throughout sensitive stages early in development. Developmental malnutrition is regarded as one of the most important risk factors in these processes.
Vaiserman A, Lushchak O.
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Famine exposure in early life increases risk of cataracts in elderly stage [PDF]
BackgroundEpidemiological studies have shown that early-life nutritional deficiencies are associated with an increased risk of diseases later in life. This study aimed to explore the correlation between famine exposure during the early stages of life and
Jiayuan Feng +13 more
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Early life famine exposure and anthropometric profile in adulthood: a systematic review and Meta-analysis [PDF]
Background Previous famine studies reported the association between early life famine exposure and adulthood anthropometric profile. However, the findings were variable. Thus, a systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to clarify the association
Getachew Arage +2 more
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Background Previous studies reported that famine exposure had an effect on metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, there is an inadequacy of study regarding the association between famine exposure, adulthood general obesity, and the risk of MetS.
Yi Zhang +17 more
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Early-Life famine exposure and the risk of depression and anxiety in adulthood: evidence from the China Multi-Ethnic Cohort (CMEC) [PDF]
Background Depression and anxiety are among the most prevalent mental disorders globally and represent major public health challenges. The impact of early-life famine exposure on mental health has increasingly drawn attention.
Hua Bai +9 more
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Effects of fetal famine exposure on the cardiovascular disease risk in the metabolic syndrome individuals [PDF]
Background Patients with metabolic syndrome (MS) have a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but the possible mechanisms are not fully understood and further exploration of the possible factors influencing the high incidence of CVD in ...
Zhe Shu +9 more
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The association between early-life famine exposure and adulthood risk of thyroid diseases [PDF]
BackgroundEarly-life exposure to famine is associated with an increased risk of various metabolic disorders. Nevertheless, evidence regarding its long-term effects on thyroid function and disease risk in older adulthood remains scarce.
Li Liu +8 more
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Association between Early Life Famine Exposure and Metabolic Syndrome in Adulthood. [PDF]
To analyze the relationship between famine exposure at different stages of early life and the risk of developing metabolic syndrome (MetS) in adulthood, 11,865 study participants from the 2015 Chinese Adult Chronic Disease and Nutrition Surveillance Program were enrolled and then divided into a non-exposed group, fetal exposure group, early childhood ...
Yao F +7 more
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Impact of prenatal famine exposure on adulthood fasting blood glucose level. [PDF]
AbstractIn the past decade, in low-income countries, there have been a rapid rise in prevalence of diabetes among adult population. Hence, understanding the context specific drivers of this change including the impacts of childhood nutrition adversaries on adult metabolic conditions is critical undertaking. This study investigates the potential effects
Abate KH +4 more
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Early-life famine exposure and subsequent risk of chronic disease comorbidity in later adulthood: the role of social activities [PDF]
BackgroundWith the global population aging, the burden of health issues has shifted from infectious diseases to chronic diseases. Research indicates a significant link between exposure to famine in early life and chronic diseases.
Rui Zhao +3 more
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