Karri Silventoinen

Jan 9, 2024 | nature.com | Karri Silventoinen |Tim Morris |George Smith

AbstractHigher mean body mass index (BMI) among lower socioeconomic position (SEP) groups is well established in Western societies, but the influence of genetic factors on these differences is not well characterized.

Jul 29, 2023 | nature.com | Karri Silventoinen

AbstractBackgroundLow birth weight (BW) is associated with lower cognitive functioning, but less is known of these associations across the full range of the BW distribution and its components. We analyzed how BW, birth length (BL) and birth ponderal index (BPI, kg/m3) are associated with school performance and how childhood family social position modifies these associations.