Impact of prenatal famine exposure on adulthood fasting blood glucose level.

ABSTRACT: In 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 of prenatal famine exposure to the Ethiopian great famine (1983-1985) on adulthood blood glucose level of survivors. A total of 441 adults (222 exposed and 219 controls) were included in the study. Self-reported place of birth and, date of birth and/or age were used to identify participants. A multivariable linear regression analysis was used to analyze the impact of prenatal famine exposure on the level of fasting blood glucose. In linear regressio

SUBMITTER: Abate KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9008050 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature