| Literature DB >> 16085164 |
Evelyn Artz1, Andrea Haqq, Michael Freemark.
Abstract
It is apparent that chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease originate in childhood. Obesity in childhood and adolescence hastens their development, enhances their rates of progression, increases the risks of severe complications, and if persistent, reduces life expectancy.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16085164 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecl.2005.04.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am ISSN: 0889-8529 Impact factor: 4.741