Clinical inquiries. Are overweight children more likely to be overweight adults?
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چکیده
Overweight at any age in childhood increases the risk for overweight in adulthood. The relative risk ranges from 1.9 to 10.1 and increases as children get older. Not all overweight children become overweight adults, however.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of family practice
دوره 58 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009