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Hospitalizations For Eating Disorders Among Young Kids Rose 119% In 7 Years

Monday, November 29th, 2010

Hospitalizations of children younger than 12 years rose by 119% from 1999 to 2006, a report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) revealed in the journal Pediatrics. Overall, including all age groups, the same period saw a 15% increase in hospitalizations for eating disorders. The typical profile for ...

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More Than $119 Million Awarded To States And Territories

Monday, February 8th, 2010

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded more than $119 million to states and U.S. territories to support public health efforts to reduce obesity, increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and decrease smoking-the four most important actions for combating chronic diseases and promoting health. This money supports the ...

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