Early-life famine exposure and subsequent risk of chronic diseases in later adulthood: a population-based retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the past few decades, China has experienced significant demographic and epidemiological changes. The sharp decline in fertility and mortality rates has accelerated population aging, contributing to an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases. The nutritional condition during early life is associated with the onset of chronic illnesses later in adulthood. However, it remains unclear whether this association also increases the risk of multimorbidity in later adulthood.

Objectives

This study aimed to systematically evaluate the association between early-life famine exposure and the subsequent development of 14 chronic diseases, as well as multimorbidity, and whether there exists a discrepancy in gender, residence, and famine severity.

Methods

Data a

SUBMITTER: Zhao R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11746111 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature