Childhood obesity rates level off in California, L.A. County

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 02:00 in Health & Medicine

But the problem is still dangerously common and a threat to long-term health. In L.A.County, 42% were overweight or obese last year.California's childhood obesity rates remain dangerously high despite a slight drop in recent years, threatening the long-term health of children throughout the state, according to a study released Wednesday.

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