Thursday, December 14, 2023

Pediatricians Wary of Weight Loss Drugs

How safe are these weight loss drugs for children and teenagers?

Probably, it is much safer to have or encourage adolescents to change their diet and exercise habits! It would also benefit them more in their future lives!

"... Adolescents face a burgeoning obesity crisis: 22% of young people 12–19 have obesity. The cascading health problems associated with the disease contributed to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ January decision to recommend weight loss drugs—which the FDA approved for people ages 12+. ..."

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