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New global guidelines warn against obesity drugs for young children
Original: # BBC # News # Health New global guidelines warn against obesity drugs for children under 10 https:// w.st/HMSpF
New international health guidelines advise against prescribing obesity medications to children under 10, marking a shift in how childhood obesity should be treated. The guidance instead favours lifestyle and behavioural interventions for younger children, with drug treatment reserved for older age groups. Health commentators are weighing the implications for paediatric care and obesity treatment worldwide.
Why now: Fresh global guidance on a widely debated childhood obesity treatment is prompting health professionals and parents to discuss when medication is appropriate.
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- # BBC # News # Health New global guidelines warn against obesity drugs for children under 10 https:// w.st/HMSpF · BBC@c.im · 1
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