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Obesity...Especially for Children and Adolescents Obesity in kids is now epidemic in the United States—currently one child in five is overweight. Obese children now have diseases like type 2 diabetes that used to only occur in adults. And overweight kids tend to become overweight adults, continuing to put them at greater risk for heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke. Details...   HEALTH AND WELLNESS BASICS • Smoking and Teens • Well Child Care   EXPLORE HEALTH TOPICS • Common Complaints and Symptoms • Asthma and Allergy • Behavior Problems • Bones, Joints and Muscles • Child Abuse & Neglect • Dental Care • Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Conditions • Infections • Neonatology—Common Newborn Problems • Skin Disorders • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) • Trauma, Accidents & Safety   AUDIO & VIDEO CLIPS FROM YOUR DOCTOR Last modified on: 12 June 2008