Associations of caesarean section with body mass and waist circumference trajectories from age 2 to 13 years: A nationally representative birth cohort study in Australia

• DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.12769
• Publication Date: 2021-01-07T02:26:13Z
• Authors: Tahmina Begum; Yaqoot Fatima; Francisco Perales; Satyamurthy Anuradha; Abdullah Mamun
• Keywords: Abdominal obesity; Longitudinal Study

Summary Background Measuring obesity at a single time point does not explain the independent association between C‐section birth and in child's life course. Objectives This study aimed to explore longitudinal link with trajectories during childhood. Methods We analysed data from nationally representative cohort named “Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC)”, commenced 2004. General was measured through Body Mass Index (BMI) abdominal by Waist Circumference (WC) using biennially collected age 2 13 years (2006‐2016). Group‐based trajectory modelling applied identify distinct pattern BMI & WC trajectories. Multivariable multinomial logistic regression models were used assess after adjusting for perinatal factors. Results Of 3524 children, 30% born C‐section. Three groups emerged: stable normal (60%), moderately rising (33%) accelerated (7%). The were, (58%), moderate (34%) (8%). Compared group, children had higher risk follow both (OR:1.72; 95% CI: 1.28‐2.32) (OR: 1.51; 1.15‐1.98) P‐value <0.01. Adjustment potential confounders did alter these associations substantially. Conclusions significantly increases having an children. Limiting absolute clinical causes early institution preventive approach can reduce burden among delivered