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Freeman [soylentnews.org] writes:

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/01/pediatricians-now-recommend-drugs-and-surgery-for-kids-with-obesity [arstechnica.com]

Children as young as 12 with obesity should now consider taking weight-loss drugs, and those as young as 13 with severe obesity should consider metabolic or bariatric surgery, according to aggressive new guidelines [aap.org] released Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

The new guidance marks the first time the AAP has recommended weight loss drugs for childhood obesity [arstechnica.com]. Overall, the medical group is urging immediate, intensive action to get ahead of childhood obesity and overweight conditions, which are complex, before they lead to long-term health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

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