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Tom Harkin: Experts predict that the current generation of children could be the first in history to live shorter lives than their…

On the recordOctober 22, 2007
Experts predict that the current generation of children could be the first in history to live shorter lives than their parents' generation. To fight this public health epidemic, it is going to take collaboration and partnership amongst all levels of government, community organizations, and businesses.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Discussing public health concerns related to children's health and the need for collaboration to address them.

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