Childhood Obesity Increases Early Signs Of Cardiovascular Disease
Thursday, June 11, 2009 - 21:35
in Health & Medicine
By as early as 7 years of age, being obese may raise a child's future risk of heart disease and stroke, even without the presence of other cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, a new study found.
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