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Childhood obesity linked to higher risk of anxiety, depression and premature death

March 18, 2020 by

Two new studies underscore health risks associated with childhood obesity. Children with obesity have a three times higher risk of mortality in early adulthood compared with children in the general population and are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression.

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