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FILE: Research has also found that more than 14% of children between the ages of six and 14 are overweight or obese. Picture: Supplied

Child obesity

Heart and Stroke Foundation concerned by high child obesity

By Mia Lindeque

According to the World Obesity Foundation, South Africa and China will see the largest spike in child obesity by 2030.

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