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Global child and adolescent obesity quadruples since 1990 to 170 million
El DeberLO·2 days ago
The WHO released a guideline recommending against medication and surgery for obesity in children under ten, while allowing options like Ozempic for adolescents 10-19 after failed lifestyle interventions. This is a policy shift that could influence national treatment protocols and pharmaceutical access, though its direct market impact is limited.