Introduction Numerous studies have examined the consequences of childhood adversity
(CA) and socioeconomic status (SES) for health over the life course. However, few studies …

Background: Early-life socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with adult chronic disease,
but it is unclear whether this effect is mediated entirely via adult SES or whether there is a …

Background Most research assessing the effect of childhood socioeconomic status (CSES)
on health in adulthood has focused on cause-specific mortality. Low CSES is associated …

Background. We examined the associations between childhood socioeconomic status and
adulthood height with functional limitations in old age. Methods. Data were obtained from …

Background Social disadvantages that start during childhood and continue into the later
stages in life may be linked to the presence of diabetes during adulthood. Objective. To …

OBJECTIVE: Development of human tooth enamel is a part of a foetus's development; its
correctness is the outcome of genetic and maternal factors shaping its prenatal environment …

The aim of this study is to examine the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity,
using International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) criteria, in four cohorts of children and …

Background: An increased prevalence of body mass deficit among children has been
reported in developing countries, including Eastern European states which have undergone …

Objective: Fluctuating asymmetry (FA) of paired body structures is considered to be a
reliable measurement of developmental instability of humans. The aim of the study is to …

Research examining gender differences in self-rated health (SRH) has typically not
distinguished between age and cohort-related changes in the health of men and women …