Infant BMI trajectories as early risk markers of poor psychosocial health in preadolescence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Common mental disorders often emerge during childhood and adolescence, and their prevalence is disproportionately elevated among those affected by obesity. Early life growth patterns may provide a useful target for primordial prevention; however, research is lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to identify distinct body mass index (BMI) trajectories during the first year of life and to assess their associations with psychosocial outcomes in preadolescence (9-13 years).

Methods

Data were obtained from n = 1778 Greek children (9-13 years). Infant anthropometric data were obtained from paediatric health records and BMI trajectories during the first year of life were estimated using group-based trajectory modelling. Preadolescent emotional functioning, self-esteem, bo

SUBMITTER: Gallagher C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11492683 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature