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Keestra S, Bentley G, la Mora A, Houghton L, Wilson H, Vazquez-Vazquez A, et al.
Am J Hum Biol . 2020 Jul; 33(2):e23465. PMID: 32643208
Background: Adrenarche involves maturation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and increased production of dehydroepiandrosterone and its sulfate ester, dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate (DHEA-S). It occurs at ages 6 to 8 in industrialized populations, marking...
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Green M, Pradeilles R, Laar A, Osei-Kwasi H, Bricas N, Coleman N, et al.
BMJ Open . 2020 Jun; 10(6):e035680. PMID: 32595155
Objectives: The aim of this study was to characterise the local foods and beverages sold and advertised in three deprived urban African neighbourhoods. Design: Cross-sectional observational study. We undertook an...
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Haycraft E, Sherar L, Griffiths P, Biddle S, Pearson N
Prev Med Rep . 2020 May; 19:101116. PMID: 32455103
Sedentary screen-time is an increasingly prevalent behaviour, associated with a range of adverse health outcomes. Sedentary time and screen-use increase during adolescence, making this age group a prime target for...
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Pearson N, Biddle S, Griffiths P, Sherar L, McGeorge S, Haycraft E
BMC Public Health . 2020 Jan; 20(1):122. PMID: 31996192
Background: Many young people form unhealthy behavioural habits, such as low intake of fruit and vegetables, high intake of energy-dense snack foods, and excessive sedentary screen-based behaviours. However, there is...
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Pearson N, Biddle S, Griffiths P, Johnston J, Haycraft E
BMC Public Health . 2018 Jun; 18(1):753. PMID: 29914455
Background: Screen-time and unhealthy dietary behaviours are highly pervasive in young children and evidence suggests that these behaviours often co-occur and are associated. Identifying clusters of unhealthy behaviours, and their...
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Bingham D, Collings P, Clemes S, Costa S, Santorelli G, Griffiths P, et al.
Sports (Basel) . 2018 Jun; 4(2). PMID: 29910278
Measuring physical activity (PA) and sedentary time (ST) in young children (<5 years) is complex. Objective measures have high validity but require specialist expertise, are expensive, and can be burdensome...
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Pearson N, Griffiths P, Biddle S, Johnston J, McGeorge S, Haycraft E
BMC Public Health . 2017 Jun; 17(1):533. PMID: 28569188
Background: Screen-time and eating behaviours are associated in adolescents, but few studies have examined the clustering of these health behaviours in this age group. The identification of clustered health behaviours,...
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Wanjohi M, Griffiths P, Wekesah F, Muriuki P, Muhia N, Musoke R, et al.
Int Breastfeed J . 2017 Jan; 12:5. PMID: 28096888
Background: Despite numerous interventions promoting optimal breastfeeding practices in Kenya, pockets of suboptimal breastfeeding practices are documented in Kenya's urban slums. This paper describes cultural and social beliefs and practices...
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Pearson N, Griffiths P, Biddle S, Johnston J, Haycraft E
Appetite . 2017 Jan; 112:35-43. PMID: 28062200
This study aimed to examine individual, behavioural and home environmental factors associated with frequency of consumption of fruit, vegetables and energy-dense snacks among adolescents. Adolescents aged 11-12 years (n = ...
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Bullock V, Griffiths P, Sherar L, Clemes S
Ann Hum Biol . 2016 Sep; 44(3):230-236. PMID: 27604822
Background: Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases and the prevalence is increasing worldwide. Research suggests that sedentary behaviour (sitting) may be related to obesity. Aim: To examine...