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As obesity rates among children soar, WHO cautions against treating with GLP-1s
NPR · 0:58
7,633 views · 533 likes · Oct 11, 2026
Obesity rates in children and adolescents have quadrupled to more than 170 million people since 1990.
In new guidance for children under the age of 10 who are obese, the World Health Organization emphasizes dietary changes and physical activity. They are not recommending surgery or weight-loss medications like GLP-1 for children.
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Obesity rates in children and adolescents have quadrupled to more than 170 million people since 1990.
In new guidance for children under the age of 10 who are obese, the World Health Organization emphasizes dietary changes and physical activity. They are not recommending surgery or weight-loss medications like GLP-1 for children.
Find “NPR News Now” wherever you listen to podcasts.
Host: …
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