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prevalence of childhood obesity worldwide  

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  • Childhood obesity is a particular public health concern because excess weight in childhood is likely to lead to excess weight in adulthood and raise the risk of obesity-related chronic disease from an earlier age. Overweight children themselves may show the early signs of chronic disease and also suffer psychosocial problems due to their obesity. [Source: Encyclopedia of Obesity; Prevalence of Childhood Obesity Worldwide]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-BV6VDX47-J

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