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Obesity problems in UAE
- United Arab Emirates: Monday, August 27 - 2007 at 07:37
Doctors in the UAE have revealed they are treating an increasing number of children with conditions such as heart disease and diabetes as result of obesity, reported Gulf News. Dr V.J. Sebastian, the Head of the Cardiology Department at Dubai's Welcare Hospital, said some children were like 'mini-adults' due to their obesity. A survey carried out last year found that 10% of all 15 year olds in public schools were obese.
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Jonathan Sheikh-Miller, Deputy EditorMonday, August 27 - 2007 at 07:37 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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