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Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Childhood Obesity in North Macedonia: A Comparative Study

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|Jul 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/prilozi-2025-0015 | Journal eISSN: 1857-8985 | Journal ISSN: 1857-9345
Language: English
Page range: 67 - 74
Published on: Jul 5, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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