Number of children and body composition in later life among men and women: Results from a British birth cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although research has found associations between increasing number of children and higher body mass index (BMI), there has been limited research investigating the association with body composition despite abdominal fat being independently associated with cardiovascular and metabolic risk. Most existing research has focussed on women, but investigating the relationship in men can help distinguish biological effects of pregnancy from social pathways related to parenthood.

Methods

Using the MRC National Survey of Health and Development (NSHD) multiple regression models were applied to test associations between number of children and body composition at age 60-64 years (N = 2229) and body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) at ages 60-64 and 69 years (N = 21

SUBMITTER: Bridger Staatz C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6541250 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature