Most 10-Year-Olds Are More Afraid Of Getting ‘Fat’ Than Getting Cancer

There are lots of disturbing numbers here, if that’s what you’re into. But if you’re into solutions, the woman in this TED Talk has lots of those, too.

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Jul 29, 2014

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