Are intestinal parasites associated with obesity in Mexican children and adolescents?

•A higher probability of A. lumbricoides or intestinal protozoa infection was associated with a higher BMIz later in life.•A higher probability of A. lumbricoides infection was associated with a lower BMIz.•A higher probability of intestinal protozoa infection was associated with a higher BMIz....

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Published in:Parasitology international 2019-08, Vol.71, p.126-131
Main Authors: Zavala, Gerardo A., Doak, Colleen M., Portrait, France, Seidell, Jaap C., García, Olga P., Rosado, Jorge L., Jarquín, Tatina, Polman, Katja, Campos-Ponce, Maiza
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Language:English
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Summary:•A higher probability of A. lumbricoides or intestinal protozoa infection was associated with a higher BMIz later in life.•A higher probability of A. lumbricoides infection was associated with a lower BMIz.•A higher probability of intestinal protozoa infection was associated with a higher BMIz.
ISSN:1383-5769
1873-0329
DOI:10.1016/j.parint.2019.04.002