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In many places around the world, obesity in kids is on the rise

An estimated 124 million boys and girls are now in the highest weight range

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GLOBAL TROUBLE  The rise in childhood obesity around the world has been especially rapid in parts of Asia.

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By Aimee Cunningham

- More than 2 years ago

Over the last 40 years, the number of kids and teens with obesity has skyrocketed worldwide.