The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 1 , Pages 5-6 , July 2006

Evidence-based medicine and the obesogenic environment

  • Reginald L. Washington, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Reginald L. Washington, MD, Medical Director, Rocky Mountain Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrix Medical Group, 1601 E. 19th Avenue, Suite 5200, Denver, CO 80218.

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PII: S0022-3476(06)00210-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2006.03.038

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 149, Issue 1 , Pages 5-6 , July 2006

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