Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Obesity: A Systematic Review of Plausible Mechanisms and Meta-Analysis of Cross-Sectional Studies

@article{Wiss2020AdverseCE,
  title={Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Obesity: A Systematic Review of Plausible Mechanisms and Meta-Analysis of Cross-Sectional Studies},
  author={David A. Wiss and Timothy D. Brewerton},
  journal={Physiology \& Behavior},
  year={2020},
  volume={223}
}
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