Rates of childhood obesity, chronic health problems increase, but conditions may not persist
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 18:14
in Health & Medicine
A new study confirms that rates of obesity and other chronic health problems have risen in American children in recent years, but it also shows that many children's conditions will improve or resolve over time. The findings that appear in the Feb. 17 Journal of the American Medical Association support the need for continuous access to health services and suggest directions for future research.