Obesity: A worldwide Epidemic
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Worldwide, obesity represents a major epidemic as its prevalence is increasing both in developed and developing countries. The rising prevalence is an issue of great concern in particularly in children due to adverse health problems associated with it. Obesity in early years of life increases the risk of obesity in later life with a higher risk of developing type-II diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular diseases and metabolic syndrome.
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تاریخ انتشار 2017