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Teens Showing Ominous Signs of Cardiovascular Trouble to Come

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, June 14, 2012

Teens Showing Ominous Signs of Cardiovascular Trouble to Come

More than 60 percent of overweight teens, and a third of normal-weight teens, ... It is clear that the adolescent population of the United States is growing heavier. ... The health risks of excessive weight are well known in the adult population.

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