New directions in childhood obesity research: how a comprehensive biorepository will allow better prediction of outcomes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Childhood obesity is associated with the early development of diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately, to date, traditional methods of research have failed to identify effective prevention and treat...

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Main Authors: Woo Jessica G, Crimmins Nancy A, Kiess Wieland, Campbell Michele W, McCallum Zoe, Saffery Richard, Clemens Susan L, Sabin Matthew A, Leong Gary M, Werther George A, Ukoumunne Obioha C, Wake Melissa A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/100