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But they die later. No one’s dying of obesity in childhood. This is still an improvement.
by Zanni 8y ago
But they die later. No one’s dying of obesity in childhood. This is still an improvement.
- chiefalchemist 8y agoPerhaps. But that's not within the scope of the stat I referenced. Furthermore, childhood obesity __is__ on the rise. The related illnesses (e.g., type 2 diabetes) consume resources __unnecessarily__. Considering the infant mortality rate in the USA, I'd venture to say, obesity killing children. Please also factor in the dangers associated with obesity and pregnancy.