Overweight schoolgirls more likely to see GP with knee or back pain – study
by Storm Newton
Mar 12, 2024
2 minutes
Overweight schoolgirls are more likely to visit the doctor with problems such as knee and back pain compared to boys, according to a study.
Poor health of the joints, bones and muscles in childhood can “have a significant impact on quality of life”, researchers warned, and could place youngsters at risk
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