Research progress in the correlation between maternal depression and childhood obesity

ZHOU Hongju; GUAN Ji; LUO Jing; JU Xuemei; YU Jiaxin

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2023-0207

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2024, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (1) : 54-58. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2023-0207

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Research progress in the correlation between maternal depression and childhood obesity

ZHOU Hongju, GUAN Ji, LUO Jing, JU Xuemei, YU Jiaxin

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Maternal depression can cause physical and mental harm to herself. This condition can lead to poor physical development in early offspring (newborns). However, the effect of maternal depression on the long-term physical development of offspring remains controversial. Studies have shown that offspring exposed to maternal depression in developed countries are at an increased risk of obesity. In view of the high incidence of maternal depression and childhood obesity in China, this article reviews the correlation between maternal depression and offspring obesity, aiming to provide insights for relevant research in China and offer references for the prevention and intervention of maternal depression and childhood obesity.

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mother / children / depression / overweight / obesity

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ZHOU Hongju, GUAN Ji, LUO Jing, JU Xuemei, YU Jiaxin. Research progress in the correlation between maternal depression and childhood obesity[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2024, 32(1): 54-58 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2023-0207

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