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Results 1 - 10 of 12 for Childhood obesity
  1. Obesity in Children (National Library of Medicine)  
    Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. Both terms mean that a person's weight is greater ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/obesityinchildren.html - Health Topics
  2. Diabetes (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... any age, but it most often starts in childhood. Having a parent or sibling with type 1 diabetes may increase your chance of developing it. You are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes if you: Are overweight or have obesity. Are over age 35. Children, teenagers, and younger ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diabetes.html - Health Topics
  3. Asthma in Children (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... does asthma affect children? Asthma often starts during childhood, usually before age 5. Many children have asthma - it is the most common chronic disease of childhood. It can cause children to miss school and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/asthmainchildren.html - Health Topics
  4. How to Prevent High Blood Pressure (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Also, some research has shown that trauma in childhood may raise the risk of high blood ... and obesity Sleep apnea Thyroid problems How can I prevent ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/howtopreventhighbloodpressure.html - Health Topics
  5. Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    Cancer begins in your cells, which are the building blocks of your body. Normally, your body forms new cells as you need them, replacing old cells that die. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cancer.html - Health Topics
  6. Liver Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the liver Having hemochromatosis, an iron storage disease Obesity and diabetes Symptoms can include a lump or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/livercancer.html - Health Topics
  7. Asthma (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... of all ages, but it often starts during childhood. Certain factors can raise your risk of having ... ethnicities. Having other diseases or conditions such as obesity and allergies Often having viral respiratory infections as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/asthma.html - Health Topics
  8. Breast Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... menopause Radiation therapy to the breast or chest Obesity Drinking alcohol What are the signs and symptoms ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/breastcancer.html - Health Topics
  9. Cervical Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... or have given birth to many children. Have obesity. Were exposed to a medicine called DES (diethylstilbestrol) ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cervicalcancer.html - Health Topics
  10. Colorectal Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... from colorectal cancer compared to other races. Having obesity. What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer? Colorectal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/colorectalcancer.html - Health Topics
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