Thyroid cancer incidence has increased rapidly over time, as has obesity prevalence. A link
between the two appears plausible, but the relation of adiposity to thyroid cancer remains …

Several studies conducted around the world over the last decade have demonstrated that
early childhood and adolescent obesity are significant risk factors for MS susceptibility. This …

Given mixed findings regarding the unique trajectories of female and male adolescents'
body dissatisfaction over time, comprehensive longitudinal examinations are needed. This …

O objetivo deste trabalho foi desenvolver escalas de silhuetas para crianças e adultos
brasileiros de ambos os sexos e iniciar a avaliação de suas qualidades psicométricas …

Abstract The E3N (Etude Epidémiologique auprès de femmes de la Mutuelle Générale de
l'Education Nationale) cohort was initiated in 1990 to investigate therisk factors associated …

With aging, women's bodies undergo changes that can affect body image perception, yet
little is known about body image in midlife. The purpose of this study was to examine …

Objective: Because post‐bariatric surgery patients undergo massive weight loss, the
resulting skin excess can lead to both functional problems and profound dissatisfaction with …

Background In population studies, body mass index (BMI) is generally calculated from self-
reported body weight and height. The self-report of these anthropometrics is known to be …

BACKGROUND: Although parenthood is a common life event in early adulthood, little is
known about whether parenthood is associated with weight and weight-related health …

Research has found that weight-teasing is associated with disordered eating in adolescents.
This study expands on the existing research by examining associations between hurtful …