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On the recordJuly 27, 2011
We have growing issues of childhood obesity, of Type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, even in young children.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Gillibrand highlights health issues linked to food deserts in New York City.

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