Severe Obesity and High Blood Pressure Among Children, Philadelphia Health Centers, 2010

• Main Authors: John V. Nguyen (Author), Jessica M. Robbins (Author), Kevin L. Houck (Author), Elizabeth A. Nobis (Author), Katelyn A. Inman (Author), Khudsiya S. Khan (Author), Susan W. Robbins (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2014-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Child obesity is a major health problem particularly affecting disadvantaged population groups. Severe obesity carries additional health risks for children. In the context of the childhood obesity epidemic, high blood pressure among children is of increasing concern. Methods: Chart revie...