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Childhood influences on youth obesity

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  • Hokayem, Charles

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  • Classen, Timothy & Hokayem, Charles, 2005. "Childhood influences on youth obesity," Economics & Human Biology, Elsevier, vol. 3(2), pages 165-187, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ehbiol:v:3:y:2005:i:2:p:165-187
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