Assessing the Role of 98 Established Loci for BMI in American Indians.

CONCLUSIONS: In aggregate, European-derived lead SNPs had a notable effect on BMI in Pima Indians. Polygenic obesity in this population manifests strongly in childhood and adolescence and persists throughout much of adult life.
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Source: Obesity - March 17, 2019 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Muller YL, Hanson RL, Piaggi P, Chen P, Wiessner G, Okani C, Skelton G, Kobes S, Hsueh WC, Knowler WC, Bogardus C, Baier LJ Tags: Obesity (Silver Spring) Source Type: research