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Heavy Kids Face Triple the Odds for Depression in Adulthood
   
   

FRIDAY, May 19, 2017 -- As if it isn't tough enough being an overweight kid, a new study shows it could have long-lasting repercussions for psychological health, too.

When compared with normal-weight kids who become overweight adults, overweight or obese youth in the study faced three times the risk of depression in adulthood, the research found.

https://www.drugs.com/news/heavy-kids-face-triple-odds-depression-adulthood-65650.html
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