The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 150, Issue 1 , Pages 3-5 , January 2007

Extreme Pediatric Obesity: Weighing the Health Dangers

  • Stavra A. Xanthakos, MD

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Medical Director of the Comprehensive Weight Management Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
    • ,
  • Thomas H. Inge, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric and Thoracic Surgery, Surgical Director of the Comprehensive Weight Management Program, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr Thomas Harris Inge, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Division of Pediatric and Thoracic Surgery, ML 2023, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2006.11.040

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 150, Issue 1 , Pages 3-5 , January 2007

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