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US government report cited non-existent sources, academics say

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US government report on children's health cited "totally fabricated" studies to back up its findings.

Academics wrongly listed as authors of those studies have said they did not write them.

The report detailed causes of a "chronic disease crisis" among children in the US .

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said there were "formatting issues" and report would be updated.