Thursday, November 15, 2012

Age at onset of first menstrual cycle associated with increased BMI, obesity in adulthood

Age at onset of menarche (first menstrual cycle) is associated with increased body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and overall obesity in adulthood, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).

URL: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121115/Age-at-onset-of-first-menstrual-cycle-associated-with-increased-BMI-obesity-in-adulthood.aspx

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