Sexual dimorphism of leptin and adiposity in children between 0 and 10 years: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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  • Authors
    Ortega-Avila, Jose Guillermo; Garcia-Munoz, Harry; Segura Ordonez, Alejandro; Salazar Contreras, Blanca C
  • Type
    Original Research
  • Journal
    Biology of Sex Differences
  • Publication Date
    2022
  • Abstract

    Differences in adolescents and adults by sex in blood levels of leptin and adiposity have been described; however, it is not yet clear if these differences arise from the prepubertal stage in subjects with a normal-weight. Therefore, we examine whether there are differences by sex in levels of blood leptin and adiposity in children with a normal-weight between 0 and 10 years old.

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