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Global and regional childhood obesity trends

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Latest: Germany reports rising childhood obesity and new pediatric heart screening initiatives

Global and regional data indicate a significant rise in childhood obesity. A UNICEF report covering more than 190 countries states that the prevalence of obesity in children and adolescents aged 5–19 has roughly tripled