Parity and obesity. Issue 3 (September 1981)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Heliövaara, M; Aromaa, A
• Is Part Of: Journal of epidemiology and community health. Volume 35:Issue 3(1981)
• Page Start: 197
• Page End: 199
• Publication Date: 1981-09
• Subjects: Public health -- Periodicals; Epidemiology -- Periodicals; 614.4
• DOI: 10.1136/jech.35.3.197
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0143-005X

Abstract

Abstract : Parity was found to be closely related to adiposity and prevalence of obesity in a population sample of 17 688 non-pregnant women aged 25-84. The women took part in multiphasic screening examinations in various parts of Finland in 1966-72. The relationship between parity and obesity was independent of other factors such as +geographical area, region, marital status, occupation, smoking habits, or incapacity for work. Pregnant women were considered to be an important target population for nutritional education.