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What Drives Association Between Birthweight, Mid-Childhood BMI?

Mendelian randomization analyses linked higher birthweight with greater mid-childhood height but the connection could reflect genetic factors related to skeletal growth.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 26, 2026

  • 3 min

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Top Institutions in Obgyn

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Institute for Molecular Bioscience
    Institute for Molecular Bioscience

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatrics

  • #2

    The University of Queensland
    The University of Queensland

    Brisbane, Queensland

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatrics

  • #3

    UK Biobank
    UK Biobank

    Stockport, England

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatrics

  • #4

    Danish National Birth Cohort
    Danish National Birth Cohort

    Copenhagen, Denmark

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatrics

  • #5

    Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study
    Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study

    Washington, D.C.

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatrics

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What Drives Association Between Birthweight, Mid-Childhood BMI?

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 26, 2026

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