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Children's hospital appoints obesity expert

Source: ABC News
Published: Monday, August 18, 2008 3:02 AEST
Expires: Sunday, November 16, 2008 3:02 AEST

Sydney's main children's hospital says it may be the first in the world to appoint an obesity specialist. The expert, Dr Shirley Alexander, talks with the ABC's Ros Childs.

Tags: health, adolescent-health, child-health-and-behaviour, exercise-and-fitness, diet-and-nutrition, healthcare-facilities, obesity, australia, nsw, sydney-2000

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