Curbing the obesity epidemic: the need for policy action in a risk-balanced, orchestrated, comprehensive strategy.

Int J Public Health

Departement of Social and Preventive Medicine, Université de Montréal, Succursale Centre-Ville, H3C 3J7, C.P. 6128, Montréal, Québec, Canada.

Published: April 2009

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