Family history of non-communicable diseases and associations with weight and movement behaviours in Australian school-aged children: a prospective study.
Katherine L DowningKylie D HeskethAnna TimperioJo SalmonKatrina M MossGita MishraPublished in: BMJ open (2020)
Children who have a family history of type 2 diabetes and hypertension may be at risk of poorer health behaviours from a young age. Mothers with a diagnosis or a family history of these NCDs may need additional support to help their children develop healthy movement behaviours and maintain healthy weight.