Obesity 6: Conclusion
Concluding remarks by Professor Boyd Swinburn on the differing views in the debate on the obesity epidemic.
Obesity Prevention with Professor Boyd Swinburn
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Professor Boyd Swinburne is the director of Deakin University's WHO Collaborating centre for Obesity Prevention and Related Research and Training. Boyd's WHO centre covers four key sections including: 1. Obesity Research groups. 2. Co-Ops Collaboration. 3. Advocacy for Obesity Prevention. 4. International activities.
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