Childhood adversity and the risk of gestational diabetes: A population-based cohort study of nulliparous pregnant women.

Megan DaviesCharlotte S van HoutenJessica BengtssonLeonie K ElsenburgKaroline Kragelund NielsenGregers S AndersenPeter DammNaja H Rod

Published in: Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association (2023)

Experiencing childhood adversity to any extent is associated with a higher risk of GDM. Interventions aimed at preventing childhood adversity may have a positive effect in reducing GDM burden and the associated health risks.

Keyphrases

early life
pregnant women
childhood cancer
physical activity
pregnancy outcomes