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Why is Child Obesity on the Rise?

The prevalence of child obesity in the current generation of young people is an alarming turn for our society But what has led to the continually increasing average weight among our children Here are a few factors that contribute greatly to this growing ep
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What Are The Problems That Child Obesity Can Cause

Over 15 of American children are currently considered obese, and the number is continually growing throughout Western countries As fast food culture and unhealthy eating habits increase in popularity especially by food companies who market their products
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Childhood obesity and health

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:32:33 -0700

Childhood obesity occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and height. Childhood obesity is burning issue in urban sector which causes serious health conditions that affects children and adolescents. Studies show that in Colombo, most children are overweight.


Link Between Obesity Rise And Disability Increase Among Elderly In Latin America And The Caribbean

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:39:02 -0700

Thanks to rising obesity rates in Latin America and the Caribbean, elderly people there are becoming more likely to suffer from disabilities, according to a paper recently published by University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The UTMB study drew on data from a Pan-American Health Organization and National Institute on Aging survey that ...


Obesity rise linked to disability increase among elderly in Latin America and the Caribbean

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:26:10 -0700

According to a new study, rising obesity rates in Latin America and the Caribbean are making elderly people there more likely to suffer from disabilities.






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