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Lamar Alexander: “Pediatricians tell me, I had a hearing at Maharry University last October and they talked about how many of these adult…”

On the recordSeptember 30, 2009
Pediatricians tell me, I had a hearing at Maharry University last October and they talked about how many of these adult diseases, especially Type 2 diabetes, sometimes heart disease, other chronic illnesses the pediatricians are seeing in young children.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

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Pediatricians report rising adult diseases in children, emphasizing health concerns.

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