Genomic insights into early-onset obesity

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The biological causes of childhood obesity are complex. Environmental factors, such as massive marketing campaigns for food leading to over-nutrition and snacking and the decline in physical activity, have undoubtedly contributed to the increased prevalence of overweight and obesity in children, but these cannot be considered as the only causes. Susceptibility to obesity is also determined to a great extent by...

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