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Research Article

Long-term changes in body composition and prevalence of overweight and obesity in girls (aged 3–18 years) from Kraków (Poland) from 1983, 2000 and 2010

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Pages 415-427 | Received 30 Apr 2013, Accepted 02 Dec 2013, Published online: 06 Feb 2014

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