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Rev Mex Pediatr 2026; 93 (2)

Childhood obesity in Mexico: the need to train primary care physicians

Zurita-Cruz JN, Villasís-Keever MÁ

Language: Spanish
References: 24
Page: 47-52
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ABSTRACT

     


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