Childhood obesity: A comparison of health habits of middle-school students from two communities

Elizabeth A Jackson1 Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine;3 Michigan Cardiovascular Research and Reporting Program, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USACorrespondence[email protected]

Taylor Eagle3 Michigan Cardiovascular Research and Reporting Program, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Adam Leidal3 Michigan Cardiovascular Research and Reporting Program, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Roopa Gurm3 Michigan Cardiovascular Research and Reporting Program, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Joe Smolarski3 Michigan Cardiovascular Research and Reporting Program, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Caren Goldberg2 Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics

Bruce Rogers3 Michigan Cardiovascular Research and Reporting Program, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

Kim A Eagle1 Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine;3 Michigan Cardiovascular Research and Reporting Program, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA

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