Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 3 , Pages 207-213 , June 2007

Obesity in the Adolescent Female

  • Nirupama K. De Silva, MD

      Affiliations

    • AWS/OU-Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Nirupama K. De Silva, MD, 1705 E. 19th St, Suite 600, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74105
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  • Michael A. Helmrath, MD

      Affiliations

    • Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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  • William J. Klish, MD

      Affiliations

    • Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2007.03.091

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 3 , Pages 207-213 , June 2007

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