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Change in weight status from childhood to young adulthood and risk of adult coronary heart disease

JAMA Pediatrics

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: This study found that individuals with overweight in childhood who had normal weight in young adulthood had similar risk of coronary heart disease as individuals with normal weight in childhood and young adulthood. These findings have implications for public health planning, emphasizing the importance of early detection and treatment of overweight during childhood and adolescence.

Corresponding Authors: To contact the corresponding authors, email Rebecka Bramsved, PhD (rebecka.bramsved@gu.se) and Jenny M. Kindblom, PhD (jenny.kindblom@gu.se).

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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.4950)

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