Neurodevelopmental problems and extremes in BMI

Background. Over the last few decades, an increasing number of studies have suggested a connection between neurodevelopmental problems (NDPs) and body mass index (BMI). Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) both seem to carry an increased risk for develo...

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Main Authors: Kerekes, Nóra, Tajnia, Armin, Lichtenstein, Paul, Lundström, Sebastian, Anckarsäter, Henrik, Nilsson, Thomas, Råstam, Maria
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4511820/