| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/04/1138 (24.9.04) |
| Publication Date | 24/09/2004 |
| Content Type | News |
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David Byrne, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection, has strongly endorsed the theme of the 2004 World Heart Day on 26 September: the link between childhood obesity and heart disease. Overweight children are three to five times more likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke before they reach the age of 65 than children with a normal weight. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/04/1138&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Health |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
