Childhood Obesity and Age-Related Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Mendelian Randomization Evidence.

Haoxue Zhu, Xinghao Yi, Mengyu He, Siyi Wu, Ming Li, Shan Gao

Department of Endocrinology, Key Laboratory of Endocrinology, National Health and Family Planning Commission, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

Childhood obesity poses a global health threat, with emerging evidence suggesting distinct adipocyte senescence patterns compared to adult-onset obesity. We systematically explored whether childhood obesity may be causally associated with age-related diseases through a meta-analysis of Mendelian randomization (MR) evidence.

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Research summary

The paper claims that childhood obesity may causally contribute to age-related diseases. This research is relevant as it explores the potential long-term effects of childhood obesity on aging and age-related diseases, addressing a root cause rather than merely treating symptoms.

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