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What are the short term and long term consequences of childhood obesity?

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Short term:
-Difficult to stand and walk.
-High cholesterol and blood pressure.
-Shortness of breath during routine activities.
-Difficulty in sleeping and breathing while sleeping.
-Increased joint aches and pains.

Long term:
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Cardiovascular disease.
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Hypertension.
-Sleep apnea.
-Stroke.
-Type II diabetes.
-Osteoarthritis.
-Some cancers, including breast cancer.
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