The origins of early childhood anthropometric persistence

The rates of childhood obesity have increased dramatically in the last few decades. Non-causal evidence suggests that childhood obesity is highly persistent over the life cycle. However, little is known about the origins of this persistence. This paper examines the evolution of anthropometric measur...

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Main Authors: Denteh, A. (Author), Millimet, D.L (Author), Tchernis, R. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer Verlag 2019
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