The Social and Cultural Factors Affecting Obesity Rates in America

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Meghan Harduk. 2020. \u201cThe Social and Cultural Factors Affecting Obesity Rates in America\u201d. Global Journal of Medical Research - K: Interdisciplinary GJMR-K Volume 20 (GJMR Volume 20 Issue K7): .

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