Secular trends in postpartum weight retention from 2003 to 2012: a nationwide, population-based, retrospective, longitudinal study in South Korea.

Yoonjung Yoonie JooJong Heon ParkSangbum ChoiGeum Joon Cho

Published in: BMJ open (2020)

Secular increases in PWR have been significantly observed between 2003 and 2012 for childbearing women. It is necessary to identify risk factors contributing to the observed increase and develop effective strategies to address the heightened risk for PWR.

Keyphrases

risk factors
cross sectional
polycystic ovary syndrome
body mass index
weight loss
physical activity
breast cancer risk
weight gain
pregnancy outcomes
type diabetes
body weight
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome