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BMC Med August 2018 PMID 30165842

Gestational weight gain across continents and ethnicity: systematic review and meta-analysis of maternal and infant outcomes in more than one million women.

Rebecca F Goldstein, Sally K Abell, Sanjeeva Ranasinha, Marie L Misso, Jacqueline A Boyle, Cheryce L Harrison, Mary Helen Black, Nan Li, Gang Hu, Francesco Corrado, Hanne Hegaard, Young Ju Kim, Margaretha Haugen, Won O Song, Min Hyoung Kim

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Discussions incorporate references to the study’s finding that over half of women in Europe and the USA exceed recommended weight gain, with comments like 'more than 50% of women in these regions surpass guidelines,' demonstrating awareness of regional differences. The tone combines curiosity about the data and implications for healthcare practices, contributing to a balanced overall perspective.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, particularly regarding regional differences in gestational weight gain, indicating a general agreement with the conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest by questioning how regional guidelines relate to the data, reflecting curiosity about implications rather than deep engagement.

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Discussions involve some elaboration on the study’s methodology and its implications, suggesting a reasonable level of thoughtful participation.

ImpactModerate impact

The content hints at potential impacts on clinical guidelines and regional health practices, highlighting concern for real-world applications.

Abstract in brief

  • This study systematically reviewed and analyzed data from over one million women across the USA, Western Europe, and East Asia to examine how gestational weight gain (GWG) relates to maternal and infant health outcomes, with a focus on differences across ethnicities and regions.
  • It found that both insufficient GWG and excessive GWG are linked to increased risks of adverse outcomes like small for gestational age (SGA), preterm birth, and large for gestational age (LGA), and these associations vary depending on regional BMI categories and ethnic backgrounds.
  • The findings suggest that applying the 2009 Institute of Medicine (IOM) GWG guidelines across different regions and ethnic groups may need reconsideration, as the risks associated with GWG outside these guidelines differ among populations.
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Real Scientists DE
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Und in einer kürzlich durchgeführten Studie lagen mehr als ungefähr 50 % der Frauen in Europa/USA über diesen Empfehlungen? https://t.co/fTyLqyrMKq

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Real Scientists DE
@realsci_DE · X

Und in einer kürzlich durchgeführten Studie lagen mehr als ungefähr 50 % der Frauen in Europa/USA über diesen Empfehlungen? https://t.co/fTyLqyrMKq

Jul 30, 2021 · 1 like · 18,074 followers View post →