Genetically Predicted Childhood Obesity and Adult Atrial Fibrillation: a Mendelian Randomization Study

It is unclear whether the association of childhood obesity with adult atrial fibrillation observed in observational studies reflects causal effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of childhood obesity with adult atrial fibrillation using genetic instruments.

Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - December 4, 2021 Category: Nutrition Authors: Weiqi Chen, Dongxiao Yao, Hongyi Yan, Mengxing Wang, Yuesong Pan Source Type: research