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Genetics of Childhood Obesity
Joint Authors
Zhao, Jianhua
Grant, Struan F. A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Obesity is a major health problem and an immense economic burden on the health care systems both in the United States and the rest of the world.
The prevalence of obesity in children and adults in the United States has increased dramatically over the past decade.
Besides environmental factors, genetic factors are known to play an important role in the pathogenesis of obesity.
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have revealed strongly associated genomic variants associated with most common disorders; indeed there is general consensus on these findings from generally positive replication outcomes by independent groups.
To date, there have been only a few GWAS-related reports for childhood obesity specifically, with studies primarily uncovering loci in the adult setting instead.
It is clear that a number of loci previously reported from GWAS analyses of adult BMI and/or obesity also play a role in childhood obesity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhao, Jianhua& Grant, Struan F. A.. 2011. Genetics of Childhood Obesity. Journal of Obesity،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhao, Jianhua& Grant, Struan F. A.. Genetics of Childhood Obesity. Journal of Obesity No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhao, Jianhua& Grant, Struan F. A.. Genetics of Childhood Obesity. Journal of Obesity. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502774
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502774