Search for dissertations about: "BMI change during puberty"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words BMI change during puberty.
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1. Human growth patterns - with focus on pubertal growth and secular changes
Abstract : Introduction: Human growth is a dynamic process, an indicator of health and disease. Previous used growth models have been limited in describing the pubertal growth spurt. Aim: The overall aim of this thesis is to increase knowledge regarding human growth. READ MORE
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2. Childhood Body Mass Index and Pubertal Timing - Changes over time and associations with adult cardiovascular mortality
Abstract : Puberty in boys has long been an under-investigated area of research mainly due to the lack of an easily available pubertal marker, corresponding to menarche for girls. Using a unique, large, population-based cohort, this thesis targets some of the knowledge gaps regarding puberty and BMI change during puberty in boys. READ MORE
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3. Childhood overweight and pubertal timing as predictors of adult cancer in men
Abstract : Background and Aim Obesity is one of the leading causes of cancer globally. The importance of overweight in childhood for adult cancer risk, independent of overweight status in young adulthood is still unknown. Furthermore, how male pubertal timing influences the risk of prostate cancer has not been established. READ MORE