Reuters


Diseases previously seen only in adults are now being diagnosed in hefty children, who are likely to also be overweight or obese as adults.
"Overweight and obese children bear near-term risks of developing type 2 diabetes, and ill health, heart attack or stroke before they are 65," said Janet Voute, the chief executive officer of the Geneva-based World Heart Federation.

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