Resting high-frequency heart rate variability moderates the association between early-life adversity and body adiposity

This study investigates resting high-frequency heart rate variability as a moderator of the association between early-life adversity and two measures of body adiposity. Data were collected from 149 young adults attending a large university in the Midwestern United States (Mage = 18.8 years; 45% blac...

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Published in:Journal of health psychology 2020-06, Vol.25 (7), p.953-963
Main Authors: Curtis, David S, Fuller-Rowell, Thomas E, Hinnant, J Benjamin, Kaeppler, Alexander K, Doan, Stacey N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adiposity
Adolescent
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adversity
Biological markers
Body fat
Body Mass Index
Female
Heart Rate
Humans
Male
Midwestern United States
Obesity
Resting
Variability
Vulnerability
Waist
Waist Circumference
Young Adult
Young adults
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Summary:This study investigates resting high-frequency heart rate variability as a moderator of the association between early-life adversity and two measures of body adiposity. Data were collected from 149 young adults attending a large university in the Midwestern United States (Mage = 18.8 years; 45% black; 55% white; 56% female). Self-reported early-life adversity was associated with greater waist-to-height ratio and body mass index. The strength of these associations was moderated by high-frequency heart rate variability, such that the link was stronger for individuals with lower heart rate variability. Resting high-frequency heart rate variability thus has potential health significance as a biomarker of stress vulnerability.
ISSN:1359-1053
1461-7277
DOI:10.1177/1359105317739964