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The Lasting Effects of Childhood Traumas, 2006.
This paper analyzes the long-term effects of childhood traumas and the resulting impact on psychological development.
2,051 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 93.95
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This paper, presented as a cause and effect essay as opposed to a research paper, focuses on the effects and eventual treatment of childhood trauma. This paper discusses how and why experts must treat cases of childhood trauma much in the same manner as one would handle cases of child abuse or neglect. This paper delves into the motivations and the implications of violence and trauma being exposed to children and its significant impact on both their personality and psychological development. This paper also looks at how a child's cognitive and emotional development are impacted in later stages, long after the initial traumatic experience. The writer of this paper explores the treatments and therapies available to both parents and children in dealing with the long-term effects of neglect, abuse as well as exposure to traumatic events.
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"It is also important to think of personality development and how to present things such as patterns of family violence, concentrating specifically on domestic violence among families in need. A lot of people don't know about differentiations made in the terminology of abuse such as discrete and episodic violence. I learned about violence being used to abuse children as being pushing, shouting, and yelling. In terms of violence, there is a lot of psychological and sexual abuse of children that goes on that affects their development, and this does not concentrate only on physical abuse. This makes the definition of trauma broader. In terms of physical abuse, this facet of child abuse can be divided into sections of mild abuse, severe abuse, and abuse resulting in injury."
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Early Childhood Trauma in the Development of Borderline Personality Disorder, 2002.
An in-depth analysis of whether trauma in childhood may lead to the development of BPD.
6,540 words (approx. 26.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 217.95
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This paper includes an extensive literature review of the role of trauma in the development of BPD, along with a clinical case study of a girl with BPD, and a transcript of an actual conversation between therapist and patient. BPD is characterized by a combination of impulsive, emotional, and cognitive deficits in personality functioning. The disorder seems to develop as a result of early childhood trauma, especially traumatic experiences related to parental neglect and abuse. Children who are classified as being highly abused tend to have greater tendencies toward developing BPD than non-abused children. This paper explores the association between childhood trauma and the development of borderline personality disorder in adult females.
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"Borderline Personality Disorder is characterized by an array of symptoms that are most prevalent in females. According to the DSM-IV, BPD is defined as: A pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following: 1. Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment 2. A pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships characterized by alternating between extremes of idealization and devaluation. 3. Identity disturbance: markedly and persistently unstable self-image or sense of self. 4. Impulsivity in at least two areas that are potentially self-damaging (e.g., spending, sex, substance abuse, reckless driving, binge eating). 5. Recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures, or threats, or self-mutilating behavior. 6. Affective instability due to a marked reactivity of mood (e.g., intense episodic dysphoria, irritability, or anxiety usually lasting a few hours and only rarely more than a few days). 7. Chronic feelings of emptiness. 8. Inappropriate, intense anger or difficulty controlling anger (e.g., frequent displays of temper, constant anger, recurrent physical fights). 9. Transient, stress-related paranoid ideation or severe dissociative symptoms. (American Psychiatric Association, 1995) "
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Infancy Trauma and Its Effects, 2004.
An overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of infancy trauma.
2,878 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 123.95
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This paper discusses the definition of infancy trauma, its meaning, causes, and its effects. The purpose of the study is to make the readers aware of the relative terms, which are attached with the derivation of infancy trauma and its gradual effects and which arise with in the individual?s mind. A thorough analysis and observation of the details and related facts are included in the paper, which shows that infancy trauma is a sort of psychological trauma that occurs when an infant feels rejected or neglected and how such feelings then mature by the passage of time.
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Introduction
The Definition and Meaning of ?Infancy Trauma?
The Effects of Infancy Trauma
The Treatment For Infancy Trauma
Conclusion
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"Infancy trauma arises when an infant feels as if he/she is rejected or neglected. The emotion, which arises due to this rejection simultaneously, generates negative feelings with in the mind of the individuals and ultimately such individuals are attacked by infancy trauma. The findings and research in this regard have shown that an infant starts feeling emotions when he develops his ego. The development of ego starts after 6-8 months and during this time it is the responsibility of the parents to take care of the child. If due to any reason an infant is neglected at this age, then he is most likely to face infancy trauma in the later years of his life."
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Effects of War, 2007.
A discussion of the effects of war on families with particular emphasis on psychological damage.
1,760 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 81.95
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This paper examines the disastrous consequences of war, with an emphasis on its effect on the family. In particular, the author explores the reactions and lasting impact of loss on children. The author's viewpoint is very clearly anti-war. The paper sees war as a vicious cycle which continuously promotes further armed conflicts, such as terrorism. The paper concludes by citing the traumas and deficiencies of war, and their unpredictable and disastrous effects on the entire family, most especially the children.
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"War occurs for a number of reasons and perspectives as the number of people involved in a conflict (Bargo 2005). A peace treaty may officially end a war and military operations may cease, but the effects of a war cannot be erased from the soldiers' and civilians' consciousness. The impacts of a war reach far and wide and expand outward indefinitely. The impress can and is often indelible and haunting. The true victims of a war are the very real and very fragile men, women and children, whose wounds cannot be healed by ensuing peace treaties or truces. The raw emotions from the effects of war are difficult to process and linger through life even after peace has been established. These effects should be considered just as much as the dollars or other motivations, which inspire the declaration of a war (Bargo)."
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Escaping Traumas, 2005.
Examines the theme of escaping past traumas in the novels, "Ceremony" (Leslie M. Silko) and "Beloved" (Toni Morrison).
2,235 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 100.95
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In the novels "Ceremony" by Leslie M. Silko and "Beloved" by Toni Morrison, a variety of ways for dealing with past trauma are examined within the framework of narratives that switch from one story to another and one time frame to another. The paper compares and contrasts the two novels and shows how their protagonists deal with the past.
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"Both novels tell of people who are haunted by their pasts, afraid to face the experiences that have brought them into destructive behavior. In both, the characters who face the past and tell about their ordeals find peace and live a life of contentment. Those who do not, never find peace and they die or go insane. Tayo's friends never face up to the past, and they continue to get drunk and use alcohol as an escape mechanism. In the end they die in a car crash that is described in terms of their shared past..."
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Traumas of Father-Daughter Incest, 1994.
A discussion of the short and long-term effects, the impact on identity, denial and memory recovery, disclosure, celebrity survivors and love for abusers.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 68.95
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"As a writer and former child-abuse victim, Laura Davis states, "All sexual abuse is damaging, and the trauma does not end when the abuse stops. If you were abused as a child, you are probably experiencing long-term effects that interfere with your day-to-day functioning" (Bass & Davis, 1990, p. 252). This research will examine the trauma of child sexual abuse, specifically incest between fathers and their daughters. The incest victim goes through a similar pattern of dealing with victimization, and often even the long.term effects experienced are similar. Some of the more common feelings and emotions of incest victims are shame, guilt, anger, confusion, and denial.
Most studies group incest with all sexual-abuse victims so statistics on incest are hard to find; however, the number of incestuous sexual-abuse cases is either rapidly rising or being..."
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The Lasting Influences of Colonial America, 2004.
An analysis of how the colonialists's desire for a better life made the American Dream possible.
1,322 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper discusses how the desire for change was the primary cause for migration to the New World and how Colonial America was shaped by the need for independence as well as religious and political freedom. It looks at how diverse cultures, coupled with the need to survive, created the American spirit we have today: one of determination based on self-reliance and the strength to change. It examines how the need for independence fostered our current election process and how the desire for freedom created a country tolerant of individual freedoms.
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"Problems always present challenges and pave the way for new ideas. New ideas are what the colonists had in mind when they set sail toward America. Taxation problems served as a motivating factor for leaving England. Because England didn?t have the money to help the colonies, many of the colonies created their own system of rule. As they grew and adjusted to their own needs, they felt more and more independent from Britain. In fact, they governed themselves for more than one hundred years with very little resistance from the British. However, they were left out of any discussions or decisions made by Parliament, and any laws made concerning the colonists took weeks to reach the colonists. When Parliament imposed unreasonable taxes, voices of dissent demanded to be heard."
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Play Therapy and Trauma, 2008.
An analysis of the use of play therapy as a tool for developing trust between the therapist and the child trauma survivor.
3,443 words (approx. 13.8 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 140.95
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This paper discusses how childhood trauma is one of the most likely reasons why an individual child and his or her parents, might seek therapy. It discusses whether there is empirical evidence to suggest that play therapy can be an effective tool for the development of trust between children who have experienced trauma and the therapist.
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Introduction
Definitions and Significance of Trauma
Definition of Play Therapy
Search Strategies
Review of Literature and Evidence Evaluation
Methodology
Findings of Research
Limitations
Discussion
Implications
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"For children trauma can be anything that disturbs the ability of the child to trust his or her environment, the people both known and unknown in life and the standard set of expectations for events and occurrences now and in the future. Children who have experienced trauma, be it personal or witnessed must develop a whole new set of coping mechanisms to both reestablish trust for their surroundings and for people they come in contact with. As, trust development is a whole goal of self preservation and learning in childhood, and for those at risk a hard won victory of mind over matter, trust often becomes the central issue for recovery. "
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Content Analysis of Childhood Obesity, 2008.
This essay analyzes the problem of childhood obesity and includes a working definition of childhood obesity, a look at its causes and effects, and suggestions for solving the problem.
785 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 39.95
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This essay focuses on the problem of childhood obesity and is based on a systems analysis approach to the problem. The author first defines the key terms that are involved in the problem of childhood obesity, and then determines how the problem as a whole can be dealt with. The author concludes that child obesity is a significant problem in modern society fortified by mass media, but that there must be more active familial responsibility in order to correct childhood obesity.
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"Although this is a systems analysis, the role of cause and effect cannot be overlooked. The problem of childhood obesity cannot be solved without looking at what might cause this problem. What are some of these causes? Many experts who study nutrition and diet have concluded that a big cause is today's culture. First, people want things quickly and done easily, as their time seems to be limited. As a result of this cause, parents give their children too much "fast food" and other types of prepackaged and prepared foods that are often highly unhealthy and filled with fats and cholesterol. The second cause is today's high-tech media, which gives many people, including children, a very "sedentary" or nonactive life style."
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Childhood Sexual Abuse and Self-Destructive Behavior, 2008.
A literature review of the relationship between childhood sexual abuse, dissociation and self-destructive behavior.
5,754 words (approx. 23.0 pages), 18 sources, APA, AU$ 200.95
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The early childhood years are universally recognized as being a critically important developmental period for human beings, and when normal patterns of parental caregiving and nurturing are disrupted or when children experience abuse at the hands of others, the consequences can be profound, pervasive and even life-threatening. This literature review examines the relationship between childhood sexual abuse, dissociation and self-destructive behavior. The studies are grouped according to those studies concerning childhood sexual abuse and dissociation, those that concern childhood sexual abuse and various self-destructive behaviors, and those that investigate the relationship between all three factors.
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Introduction
Studies Concerning Childhood Sexual Abuse and Dissociation
Studies Concerning Childhood Sexual Abuse and Self-Destructive Behaviors
Studies Examining All Three Variables
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"When families experience the trauma of sexual abuse, the processes by which these multiple and competing reactions on the part of the parent and the child tend to interfere with the normal processes that provide families with the means to achieve healthy functioning following such episodes of abuse. In this regard, Silberg (2004) reports that when children are sexually abused, there will be a natural tendency to engage in a number of emotional responses that may compete for primacy, including a desire for secrecy, individual victimization memories and sexual experiences, and confused and mixed emotions in the child and the parent. According to this researcher, "This is likely to be the case whether the conflicting feelings are a result of abuse within the family or from maltreatment by an individual outside of the family. In either case, these competing processes lead to dissociative manifestations, forgetting, and inability to make adequate meaning out of the feelings, perceptions, and ideas stimulated by the sexual abuse" (Silberg, 2004, p. 490). "
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Middle Childhood, 2007.
This paper discusses middle childhood and the importance of applying theories on middle childhood in the classroom.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 77.95
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In this article, the writer analyzes the importance of understanding the stages of human development in the classroom. Specifically, this work analyzes some of the problems that might result from a teacher's lack of such understanding. The focus of this paper is on middle childhood and includes a discussion of teacher behaviors that serve to promote students' thinking abilities, behaviors that would help students achieve greater success and behaviors that would promote the social and emotional well-being of the individual student, as well as improve the classroom environment for children in that stage. Finally this work includes classroom practices and materials that serve to promote diversity and equity within the educational experience.
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Objective
Introduction
Developmentally Appropriate Classroom Practice
Classroom Practices: Diversity and Equity in Education
Summary and Conclusion
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"At this stage of development the students are very conscious of what their peers think of them and it begins to be important to be accepted among their peers at this stage of development. It is important at this stage of development that the teacher motivates students to participate in classroom activities and discussions and that the students are rewarded for participation. The teacher must work towards the students feeling good about participation even when they give a wrong answer, therefore motivation and reward must be focused toward participation and not just giving the right answer. The teacher should be able to assess the social dynamics among the group of students and in doing so call upon those she has noted are 'leaders' in the group to assist her in motivating other student's participation. In motivating the natural leaders of the classroom group in participation of learning it will become socially acceptable for others in the group to actively participate in classroom activities."
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Childhood Onset Schizophrenia, 2007.
A discussion of the possible causes and treatment of childhood onset schizophrenia.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 94.95
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This paper addresses childhood onset schizophrenia (COS) and the controversy surrounding the causes as well as the diagnostic distinction between childhood onset schizophrenia and the more known disorder schizophrenia, which is prevalent in adults. For the purposes of providing a differential diagnosis and a definitive clinical picture of COS, the paper examines the disorder as diagnosed prior to the age of thirteen. The paper points out that, until recently, the term childhood schizophrenia was given to a highly diverse mix of children with very little in common other than a profound and chronic disturbance during early childhood. The paper concludes that, although much work has been written about childhood onset schizophrenia, there are still many issues subject to debate.
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"The assessment of diagnosing childhood onset schizophrenia is a very delicate matter and all areas of the child's life have to come into consideration. Because of the severity of schizophrenia and the elements it shares with other psychotic mood disorders, it is very important to perform thorough assessment prior to diagnosis. This assessment involves structured interviews, symptom scales, and diagnostic decision trees like those found in the DSM-IV-TR manual. The individuals that should be interviewed include the child, their parents, teachers, siblings and even their peers. A clear distinction is necessary to be determined so that proper action can be taken. The interview with parents and children must be thorough and include information on recent events, changes in mental state and functioning, developmental history and, as we have seen before family history. Information on family history is significant as the rate of schizophrenia is increased among first degree relatives (Gonthier, 2004)."
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Childhood Sexual Abuse, 2002.
An examination of the effects of childhood sexual abuse on female and male adults.
2,869 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 21 sources, MLA, AU$ 123.95
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This paper discusses how childhood sexual abuse continues to be prevalent and prevention or intervention efforts are considered a failure since childhood sexual abuse often results in effects that continue into adulthood. It looks at how relationships between this sexual abuse and adult problems such as depression, anxiety, drug abuse, attempted suicide and psychiatric disorders, have been found. It proposes a study to investigate these effects of childhood sexual abuse on female and male adults, in an equal group, nonclinical sample.
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Statement of the Problem
Introduction
Study Purpose
Definition of Terms
Significance of the Study
Literature Review
Childhood Sexual Abuse
Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Specific Effects of Depression and Anxiety
Study Design
Research Questions and Hypotheses
Methodology
Subjects
Instruments
Procedures
Data Analysis
Limitations
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"Sexual abuse of children has been reported 80,000 times a year and the numbers of unreported cases is considered to be even greater. The long-term effects of this abuse are far reaching and devastating. The abuse may take place in various situations, to include within the family, in a school, at a neighbors, or with a random molester. Children are not in a position to cope with sexual stimulation or the psychological ramifications involved with the interaction. The child may care for the abuser and become trapped between the need for that person and the need to be rid of the abuse. These children develop a loss of self-esteem with feelings of worthlessness and they become withdrawn, mistrustful, and have an abnormal sexual perspective."
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Borderline Personality Disorder, 1996.
Diagnostic features (fear, mistrust, powerlessness, impulsivity, unstable self-image), treatment alternatives, childhood trauma, relationship with therapist.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 103.95
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"Although Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) continues to present practicing psychologists with difficult challenges, progress is being made in its treatment. Part of the progress stems from increased awareness by the therapeutic community of the intense level of commitment required to make inroads into this disorder. Assisting BPD clients places a longterm, nurturing responsibility on the therapist that can strain the emotional resources of even the most experienced professional.
The diagnostic features of BPD are outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 1994) also known as DSM-IV. According to DSM-IV the essential feature of BPD is a pattern of difficulty in maintaining interpersonal relationships, self-concept and affects, and marked impulsivity. Norcross (1995) describes BPD..."
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Divorce and Middle Childhood, 2005.
This well-researched paper examines the long-term and at times severe effects of divorce on children of all ages, while focusing primarily on middle childhood.
4,540 words (approx. 18.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 171.95
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The writer of this in-depth paper details the effects of divorce on children of various ages, while focusing in particular on middle childhood. This paper introduces the topic and discusses the findings of current research regarding this particular issue, as well as the conclusions that stem from this research. This paper discusses the issues of juvenile delinquency and depression which have been proven to be more pronounced in single-parent families. This paper delves into custody issues, including the problems that arise when children are separated from the same-sex parent. The writer contends and proves why juvenile delinquency is greater in children that are separated from the opposite-sex parent. This well-researched paper also analyzes the issues of maladjustment, fears of abandonment and the risk of mental health issues that develop in the child during and after the divorce proceedings, which must be dealt with accordingly. This paper looks at the emotional problems as well as the long-term effects of divorce, which include difficulty in cultivating long-lasting, appropriate relationships and continuous educational problems.
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Abstract
Introduction
Findings
Conclusion
Bibliography
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"When children become wild and hard to control, parents are often at a loss as to how to help them. It is difficult enough to control a wild, unruly teenager when there are two parents in the house, but much more difficult when there is only one parent. To compound the problem, that single parent often works two jobs or long hours to provide food, clothing, and shelter for himself or herself and the children. This absence from the house can allow the child too much unsupervised free time in which to experiment with new and dangerous things that can get them in trouble with parents, the law, or worse. On the other side of the equation are the reclusive children."
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Childhood Obesity, 2007.
An examination of how childhood obesity affects society both in the present and in the future.
1,732 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 80.95
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This paper discusses how childhood obesity rates are continuing to rise and how effective actions need to occur to prevent childhood obesity and lower rates of obesity. The paper looks at how many factors contribute to childhood obesity and how there are many prevention strategies. It also examines how obesity increases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma and many other chronic diseases. The paper contends that childhood obesity not only affects the parents and the children, but everyone, including the money spent on obesity related healthcare. This epidemic is changing our society, and America needs to wake up and change how the food industry is working right now.
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"Moreover, childhood obesity can have a big impact on the child's health. Type II diabetes was referred as Adult diabetes because adults were the ones who were mainly affected and were at risk for this disease, however since so many children are being affected by this disease it is now referred to as Type II diabetes. "The parallel increase of obesity in children and adolescents is reported to be the most significant factor for the rise in diabetes" (American Obesity Association). Childhood obesity can also lead to asthma as well as hypertension; obese children are nine times more likely to suffer from hypertension than a non-obese child (American Obesity Association). Children who are obese can also suffer from orthopedic conditions because their bones are not strong enough to hold the excess weight their bodies have."
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