Early Antibiotic Use Linked to Higher Childhood Obesity Risk

**Study Finds Early Antibiotic Use Linked to Increased Childhood Obesity Risk**

A recent study has identified a connection between antibiotic use during the first two years of life and an elevated risk of higher body mass index (BMI) and obesity in childhood. Researchers observed that early exposure to antibiotics was associated with a 9% increase in the likelihood of being overweight and a 20% increase in the risk of obesity.

The findings highlight potential long-term health implications tied to antibiotic use in infancy. The study examined BMI data and weight classifications, revealing that children exposed to antibiotics within their first two years showed consistently higher BMI levels compared to those who were not exposed. These results suggest a possible link between early antibiotic interventions and alterations in weight regulation during childhood. Further research may be needed to explore the underlying mechanisms driving this association.

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Source: https://neurosciencenews.com/early-antibiotic-child-obesity-28739/

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Mark Chiang

紐約 NYU Computer Science 碩士 紐澤西 UMDNJ Biomedical Informatics 博士 中研院博士後 台灣大學博士後