Body size in early life and risk of diabetes in adulthood

Thesis

Larger body size in adulthood increases the risk of diabetes in adulthood, whereas, paradoxically, being small at birth is associated with an increased risk of adult-onset diabetes. Direct comparisons of diabetes risks for different trajectories or combinations of body size at birth, childhood, early adulthood and late adulthood will help to better understand the complex relationships between body size throughout life and risk of adult-onset diabetes.

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Authors: Shawon, MSR

• Type of award: DPhil
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Keywords: adult diabetes