Exploring the link between age at menarche, anthropometry and body fat composition with type II diabetes in a Singapore multi-ethnic cohort

Exploring the link between age at menarche, anthropometry and body fat composition with type II diabetes in a Singapore multi-ethnic cohort

Abstract Background Early menarche is associated with lifelong health implications, including heightened risks for obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D), cardiovascular disease, and overall mortality. This study explored the associations that link early menarche, major adiposity indices, and T2D in a group...

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Main Authors: Paula Benny, Qian Yang, Beverly Wen-Xin Wong, Cuilin Zhang, Eu-Leong Yong, Ling-Jun Li, Zhongwei Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Body mass index
Fat mass index
Diabetes
Early menarche
Asian ethnicity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-025-04145-4
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