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. 2009 Mar 31;180(7):701-2.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.090196.

Tackling the epidemic of childhood obesity

Louise A Baur  1
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Tackling the epidemic of childhood obesity

Louise A Baur. CMAJ. .
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