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International Journal of Pediatrics & Neonatal Care Volume 5 (2019), Article ID 5:IJPNC-150, 2 pages
https://doi.org/10.15344/2455-2364/2019/150
Commentary
Obesity and the Warning Trends

Saif Al Yaarubi

Pediatric Endocrinologist, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, College of Medicine, Oman
Dr. Saif Al Yaarubi, Associate Professor, Pediatric Endocrinologist, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, College of Medicine, Oman; E-mail: alyaarubica@gmail.com
31 December 2018; 06 March 2019; 08 March 2019
Yaarubi SA (2019) Obesity and the Warning Trends. Int J Pediatr Neonat Care 5: 150. doi: https://doi.org/10.15344/2455-2364/2019/150

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