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Obesity
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The long-term effects of prenatal exposures
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The risk of childhood obesity increases in urban environments with noise and air pollution
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Brain disorders of childhood obesity
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Núria Güil-Oumrait (ISGlobal): “The harmful effects of POPs in children’s health should motivate environmental regulatory agencies”
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Pollution and population density could increase BMI and blood pressure in children
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Microbiota, the link between obesity and memory impairment
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Air pollution, smoking and built environment are associated with an increased risk of childhood obesity
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Chromosomal variants may explain the link between obesity and diseases such as asthma or diabetes
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Childhood overweight trend shows a slight decrease, but increases in disadvantaged environments
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Weight changes affect lung function in adulthood
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