Treat kids struggling with obesity early, new guidance says
Treatments include medications for kids as young as 12 years old and surgery for those as young as 13, according to the new guidelines released Monday.
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Treatments include medications for kids as young as 12 years old and surgery for those as young as 13, according to the new guidelines released Monday.
New guidelines suggest children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively.
The American Academy of Pediatrics says children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively.
Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, including with medications for kids as young as 12 and surgery for those as young as 13, according to new guidelines released Monday.
New guidelines suggest children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively. The American Academy of Pediatrics says treatments can include medication for kids as young as 12 and surgery for those as young as 13.