Social and economic factors, maternal behaviours in pregnancy and neonatal adiposity in the PANDORA cohort

Indigenous populations worldwide have a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D),[1] and early age of onset.[2] The causes of increased rates of T2D are likely multiple and complex. However, social determinants of health appear to be associated with differences in prevalence across populations, including in youth.[3] The prevalence of T2D is directly related to the prevalence of obesity which is also influenced by social determinants of health. Understanding the relationship between social determinants of health and neonatal adiposity may inform early life interventions to improve metabolic health.

Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - January 17, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Danielle Krista Longmore, Elizabeth Laurel Mary Barr, Federica Barzi, I-Lynn Lee, Marie Kirkwood, Christine Connors, Jacqueline Boyle, Kerin O'dea, Paul Zimmet, Jeremy Oats, Patrick Catalano, H. David Mcintyre, Alex D.H. Brown, Jonathan E. Shaw, Louise J. Source Type: research