Longitudinal changes in adiposity associated with pregnancy: the CARDIA study
DE Smith, CE Lewis, JL Caveny, LL Perkins, GL Burke… - Jama, 1994 - jamanetwork.com
Objective.—To examine the longitudinal associations between a pregnancy and persistent
changes in adiposity in young black and white women. Design.—Prospective cohort study
with 5 years of follow-up. Setting.—Participants recruited by community-based sampling
(Birmingham, Ala; Chicago, Ill; and Minneapolis, Minn) and through the membership of a
large prepaid health care plan (Oakland, Calif). Participants.—A total of 2788 women (53%
black) aged 18 through 30 years were assessed at baseline (1985 through 1986) and …
changes in adiposity in young black and white women. Design.—Prospective cohort study
with 5 years of follow-up. Setting.—Participants recruited by community-based sampling
(Birmingham, Ala; Chicago, Ill; and Minneapolis, Minn) and through the membership of a
large prepaid health care plan (Oakland, Calif). Participants.—A total of 2788 women (53%
black) aged 18 through 30 years were assessed at baseline (1985 through 1986) and …