Body weight and obesity in adults and self-reported abuse in childhood
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Little is known about childhood factors and adult obesity. A previous study found a strong association between childhood neglect and obesity in young adults. OBJECTIVE: To estimate associations between self-reported abuse in childhood (sexual, verbal, fear of physical abuse and physical) adult body weight, and risk of obesity. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study with surveys during 1995–1997. PATIENTS: A total of 13 177 members of...
Paper Details
Title
Body weight and obesity in adults and self-reported abuse in childhood
Published Date
Aug 1, 2002
Volume
26
Issue
8
Pages
1075 - 1082
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