Genetic and Environmental Contributions to Weight, Height, and BMI from Birth to 19 Years of Age: An...
Genetic and Environmental Contributions to Weight, Height, and BMI from Birth to 19 Years of Age: An International Study of Over 12,000 Twin Pairs
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United States: Public Library of Science
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English
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United States: Public Library of Science
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To examine the genetic and environmental influences on variances in weight, height, and BMI, from birth through 19 years of age, in boys and girls from three continents.
Cross-sectional twin study. Data obtained from a total of 23 twin birth-cohorts from four countries: Canada, Sweden, Denmark, and Australia. Participants were Monozygotic (MZ) a...
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Genetic and Environmental Contributions to Weight, Height, and BMI from Birth to 19 Years of Age: An International Study of Over 12,000 Twin Pairs
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1323550710
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1323550710
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0030153
