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American Focus > Blog > Health and Wellness > Children of moms who smoked or were obese are more likely to become obese adults, study finds
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Children of moms who smoked or were obese are more likely to become obese adults, study finds

Last updated: March 26, 2025 1:45 pm
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A recent study conducted by Glenna Nightingale and colleagues from the University of Edinburgh, UK, has shed light on the various factors that can influence whether a person becomes overweight or obese in their teenage years and adulthood. The findings, published in the open-access journal PLOS One, highlight the role of societal and early-life factors in the development of obesity.

Obesity is a growing public health concern globally, with experts still debating the precise origins and causes of the rising obesity rates. One of the key debates is whether individual genetics and behaviors are more significant than environmental factors, such as socioeconomic status, in the onset of obesity.

In this study, researchers analyzed the impact of several factors on an individual’s weight, including societal factors like job type, as well as early-life factors such as birth order, delivery method, and maternal habits like smoking or obesity. The study focused on the weight status of individuals at age 16 and 42, as well as their weight trajectory between these ages.

Data for the study was sourced from the 1958 National Child Development Study, which tracked over 17,000 individuals born in a single week in March 1958 across England, Scotland, and Wales. The analysis revealed that if a mother was obese or a smoker, their child was more likely to be obese or severely obese at both ages examined.

These findings underscore the enduring influence of early-life factors on an individual’s weight. Importantly, these factors remained significant before and after the rise in obesity rates in the UK, indicating that individual behaviors may not have changed significantly during this period.

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The study suggests that targeting societal and early-life risk factors could be instrumental in designing obesity prevention programs for both children and adults. Furthermore, the researchers emphasize the need for new studies to identify the societal factors that have contributed to the current obesity pandemic.

In conclusion, the study highlights the lasting impact of maternal influences on weight status up to age 42 and calls for a deeper exploration of community-level factors driving the obesity epidemic. By understanding and addressing these broader influences, we may be able to combat the rising rates of obesity effectively.

For more information, the study titled “Sociodemographic and early-life predictors of being overweight or obese in a middle-aged UK population– A retrospective cohort study of the 1958 National Child Development Survey participants” can be accessed in PLOS One.

Provided by: Public Library of Science

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