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Childhood Obesity on the Rise

Over the last 40 years, childhood obesity has more than tripled in the U.S. A local health expert explains what's most concerning about the rising trend and what parents should know ahead of the holiday season.

Posted: Oct 29, 2018 7:36 AM

Posted By: Larissa Castillo

MEDFORD, Ore.-- Over the last 40 years, childhood obesity has more than tripled in the U.S.

Kristin Filer with Providence Medford Medical Center sat down with NewsWatch 12 This Morning.

She explains what's most concerning about the rising trend and what parents should know ahead of the holiday season.

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Washington	35086	277
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Lane	24145	248
Jackson	21050	257
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Orange	315081	5355
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Fresno	136163	1889
Alameda	116405	1330
Ventura	97899	1120
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Solano	44247	312
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Sonoma	39476	378
Merced	39446	536
Placer	36612	364
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Madera	21749	263
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Marin	17127	242
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Sutter	13122	153
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Nevada	8501	85
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Tehama	8277	84
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Lake	6058	87
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Mono	1493	5
Plumas	1240	6
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Trinity	726	10
Modoc	627	8
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Sierra	198	0
Alpine	100	0
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