Child Heart Disease Risks on the Rise

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Child Heart Disease Risks on the Rise

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The rate of premature heart disease among obese teens is set to triple, and the increasing prevalence of high blood pressure in children is a major culprit, experts warn.

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Tags: Heart, Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, High Blood Pressure, Obesity, Disease and Condition, Children's Health, Teen Health

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