Epidemiological research progress of adiposity peak and adiposity rebound in early life
10.16835/j.cnki.1000-9817.2022.06.035
- VernacularTitle:生命早期脂肪高峰与脂肪重积聚的流行病学研究进展
- Author:
LIN Dan, SHI Huijing
1
Author Information
1. Department of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai (200032) , China
- Publication Type:期刊文章
- Keywords:
Life cycle stages;
Adipose tissue;
Epidemiologic studies;
Body mass index
- From:
Chinese Journal of School Health
2022;43(6):946-951
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Abstract:The adiposity peak (AP) and adiposity rebound (AR) are the highest and lowest points of the body mass index (BMI) growth trajectory in early life. They are also the most significant characteristics. Epidemiological studies have reported the timings and BMI magnitudes of AP and AR in different populations worldwide. Others have observed the impacts of prenatal, postpartum, feeding, economic and social factors on the timing and magnitude of them. In addition, longitudinal studies have tracked the health effect of the timing and magnitude of them on many adverse health outcomes in later life. Based on literature reviews, we summarize the global epidemiological characteristics of AP and AR, while identifying pre and early life determinants as well as their possible long term health effects, so as to provide scientific evidence for the prevention and management of obesity and related chronic diseases. We also highlight current controversies regarding this issue, while outlining directions for future research.
