Study links body weight to pregnancy outcomes for Swedish-born and immigrant women, suggesting that maintaining healthy weight could prevent half of gestational diabetes cases.

A study by Linköping University and Karolinska Institutet reveals that body weight significantly affects pregnancy outcomes for both Swedish-born and immigrant women. Published in The Lancet Public Health, the research indicates that maintaining a healthy weight could prevent about half of all gestational diabetes cases. It emphasizes the need for further investigation into various factors affecting pregnancy health across different demographics.

October 03, 2024
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