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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.
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.
The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity only makes things worse.
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.
Left untreated, obesity can lead to lifelong health problems, including high blood pressure, diabetes and depression.