Effects of Early-Life Famine on Health Across Generations
Author Information
Author(s): Cheng Mengling, Sommet Nicolas, Kerac Marko, Spini Dario
Primary Institution: University of Lausanne / East China University of Science and Technology
Hypothesis
Does early-life exposure to famine affect health in both the exposed generation and their offspring?
Conclusion
Early-life famine exposure negatively impacts self-rated health in both the first and second generations.
Supporting Evidence
- F1 participants exposed to famine had poorer self-rated health than those unexposed.
- F2 offspring of parents exposed to famine also reported poorer health compared to those with unexposed parents.
Takeaway
If kids don't get enough food when they're young, they can get sick later, and their children might also be sick.
Methodology
The study used growth curve models to analyze data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study.
Participant Demographics
Participants included individuals from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study, with a focus on those exposed to famine and their offspring.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < .001 for F1, p < .05 for F2
Confidence Interval
[1.04 – 1.07] for F1, [1.01 – 1.10] for F2
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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