A STUDY ON PREVALENCE OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY AND FACTORS INFLUENCING OBESITY AMONG SCHOOL GOING ADOLESCENTS IN CHENNAI, 2016
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In India there is an increasing trend of childhood obesity. besity leads to many co-morbid conditions. This global problem can have dire consequences for the future generations and can emerge as a great challenge for obese children into their adulthood unless appropriate action is taken at the right time.
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