Should young kids take the new anti-obesity drugs? What the research says
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Many young children with severe obesity have already developed significant health issues... Families are asking for intervention, which compels the consideration of drugs.
Clinical trials have shown that adolescents with obesity lose substantial amounts of weight on anti-obesity drugs, highlighting their potential effectiveness at a younger age.
A recent trial reported that children aged 6 to 11 treated with liraglutide showed a decrease in body mass index (BMI), marking a significant finding.
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