Adverse childhood experiences and perceived body size across the life course: a longitudinal study using data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA).

ABSTRACT:

Abstract

Background

Early life adversity has long-term effects; however, the influence on changes in body size across the life course is not well understood. Objectives of this study were to define trajectories of body size across the life course and to evaluate the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and perceived life course body size trajectories.

Methods

A longitudinal study using data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) was conducted (n=11 830). Adults aged 49-93 were asked to recall eight ACEs and their perceived body size at ages 25, 45, 55, 65 and current using pictograms. Body size trajectories were identified using latent class growth mixture modelling. Multinomial logistic regression was used to estimate ORs and 95% CI

SUBMITTER: De Rubeis V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11816206 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature