Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 46, Issue 5 , Pages 467-473 , May 2010

Long-term Health and Economic Impact of Preventing and Reducing Overweight and Obesity in Adolescence

  • Li Y. Wang, M.B.A., M.A.

      Affiliations

    • Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Li Yan Wang, M.B.A., M.A., Division of Adolescent and School Health, NCCDPHP, CDC, 4770 Buford Hwy, MS K33, Chamblee, GA 30341.
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  • Maxine Denniston, M.S.

      Affiliations

    • Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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  • Sarah Lee, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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  • Deborah Galuska, Ph.D., M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
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  • Richard Lowry, M.D., M.S.

      Affiliations

    • Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia

Received 16 July 2009 ,Accepted 13 November 2009.

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 The findings and conclusions in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official positions of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

PII: S1054-139X(09)00628-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.11.204

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 46, Issue 5 , Pages 467-473 , May 2010

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