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The most detrimental health and longevity effects of childhood obesity will not be seen for decades.

Awareness of delayed health impacts is crucial for long-term health planning.

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The most detrimental health and longevity effects will not be seen for decades.
S. Jay Olshansky et al. · Science of Aging Knowledge Environment · 2005

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Misdirection on the Road to Shangri-La

S. Jay Olshansky et al. · Science of Aging Knowledge Environment · 2005

DOI 10.1126/sageke.2005.22.pe15

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