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Sep 2026
Maternal body mass index in early pregnancy and offspring mortality up to early adulthood: A nationwide cohort study
Offspring born to mothers with overweight or obesity during early pregnancy had an increased risk of premature mortality up to early adulthood, and the importance of achieving a healthy maternal BMI prior to conception as a potential strategy to improve child health is highlighted.
Hui Wang, Hua Chen, J. Möller et al.
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