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Austrian Child Obesity Cases Nearly Triple in Two Years, Insurer Data Shows

Austrian health insurer ÖGK reports outpatient child obesity cases rose from 503 in 2024 to 1,415 in 2026, nearly tripling in two years. The data reflects only treated cases, likely understating the true prevalence. This signals a rapid deterioration in pediatric metabolic health, with implications for long-term healthcare costs and public health policy.

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