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Study: Poor sleep during childhood linked to obesity

<p>A new study suggests children who don't get enough quality sleep are more likely to be obese later on in life.</p>

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Jan 29, 2018, 12:02 PM

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Updated 2,276 days ago

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A new study suggests children who don't get enough quality sleep are more likely to be obese later on in life.
Researchers followed 120 children with an average age of 8 years old in the U.S. 
The study also found it may even boost their odds for cancer decades later.
The findings will be presented today at a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Austin, Texas.
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