Väterliche Gesundheit vor der Empfängnis – eine vernachlässigte Dimension der Krankheitsprävention

Die Prävention chronischer Erkrankungen beginnt früher als bislang angenommen – nicht mit der Geburt, nicht mit der Schwangerschaft, sondern bereits mit der Gesundheit der Eltern vor der Empfängnis. Unsere neuesten Forschungsergebnisse rücken dabei insbesondere die väterliche Gesundheit in den Fokus.

Publication History

Article published online:
17 December 2025

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