Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10511482 | Journal of Adolescent Health | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Overweight and obese adolescents had 36% and 37% more sick days, respectively, than adolescents of normal weight. The results suggest another potential aspect of obesity prevention and reduction efforts among children and families is to improve children's school attendance.
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Authors
Liping M.D., M.P.H., Bettylou Ph.D., R.D., Sohyun Ph.D., M.S., Heidi M. Ph.D., M.S.,