Levels and Changes in Childhood Body Mass Index in Relation to Risk of Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter in Adulthood.

In conclusion, risks of AFF in adulthood increased with higher childhood BMIs. Remission from overweight by age 13 years reduced AFF risks, especially in women.
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Source: Am J Epidemiol - January 10, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Adelborg K, Ängquist L, Ording A, Gjærde LK, Bjerregaard LG, Sørensen HT, Sørensen TIA, Baker JL Tags: Am J Epidemiol Source Type: research