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Adverse childhood experiences, child poverty, and adiposity trajectories from childhood to adolescence: evidence from the Millennium Cohort Study

K. Deng and R. E. Lacey

Discover how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impact adiposity trajectories in children and adolescents, with insights into the interaction between ACEs and poverty. Key research conducted by Keyao Deng and Rebecca E. Lacey reveals significant findings related to BMI and FMI changes from ages 5 to 17.

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Abstract

This study investigated the associations between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and adiposity trajectories in children and adolescents, considering the potential interaction between ACEs and poverty. Using data from the UK Millennium Cohort Study, researchers analyzed BMI and FMI trajectories from age 5 to 17, adjusting for covariates and stratifying by sex. Cumulative ACE scores were associated with steeper BMI and FMI increases in boys with 3+ ACEs. Parental depression was linked to steeper increases in both sexes. Parental separation and physical punishment showed stronger associations with girls' adiposity trajectories. No interaction effect between ACEs and poverty was found.

Publisher

International Journal of Obesity

Published On

Jul 15, 2022

Authors

Keyao Deng, Rebecca E. Lacey

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