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Surge in Pediatric GLP-1 Prescriptions Raises Safety and Cost Concerns
health1 day ago

Surge in Pediatric GLP-1 Prescriptions Raises Safety and Cost Concerns

Prescriptions for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs among children under 12 have surged 310 times since 2019, with over 20,000 young patients receiving these medications. While FDA-approved for ages 12 and older, off-label use is common for younger children. Experts warn that long-term safety data is lacking, and nearly 17% of young users developed nutritional deficiencies within a year. Insurance coverage remains inconsistent, and doctors emphasize screening for eating disorders before prescribing.

via KCCI|
#childhood-obesity#fda-approvals#glp-1-medications
Rising GLP-1 Prescriptions for Children Raise Safety and Long-Term Concerns
health1 day ago

Rising GLP-1 Prescriptions for Children Raise Safety and Long-Term Concerns

Prescriptions for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs among U.S. children are rising rapidly, with adolescent usage up 300% since 2020 and prescriptions for 8- to 11-year-olds increasing 310-fold since 2019. While the FDA has approved these medications for ages 12 and older, doctors are increasingly prescribing them off-label to younger children. Experts warn that long-term safety data is lacking, and risks include nutritional deficiencies, malnutrition, and the potential triggering of eating disorders. Insurance coverage remains inconsistent, and the medications are generally intended for long-term use, with weight regain common after discontinuation.

via WLWT|
#childhood-obesity#eating-disorders#glp-1
GLP-1 Prescriptions for Children Surge, Raising Concerns Over Long-Term Safety and Eating Disorders
health1 day ago

GLP-1 Prescriptions for Children Surge, Raising Concerns Over Long-Term Safety and Eating Disorders

Prescriptions for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs among U.S. children have risen sharply, with a 300% increase in adolescent prescriptions between 2020 and 2023 and a 310-fold rise in prescriptions for 8- to 11-year-olds since 2019. While the American Academy of Pediatrics supports these drugs for severe cases, experts warn that long-term data is lacking, insurance coverage is inconsistent, and risks include nutritional deficiencies and eating disorders.

via KOAT|
#childhood-obesity#fda#glp-1
Rising GLP-1 use in children raises safety and long-term questions
health1 day ago

Rising GLP-1 use in children raises safety and long-term questions

Prescriptions for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs among children are rising rapidly, with a 300% increase in adolescent use between 2020 and 2023. While FDA-approved for ages 12 and older, off-label use in younger children is growing. Experts warn that long-term safety data is limited, and risks include nutritional deficiencies, weight regain after stopping, and potential eating disorders.

via WGAL|
#childhood-obesity#fda#glp-1
WHO Sets Strict Limits on GLP-1 Drugs for Children Under 10
health6 days ago

WHO Sets Strict Limits on GLP-1 Drugs for Children Under 10

The World Health Organization released its first global guidelines for managing childhood obesity, explicitly advising against the use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications, bariatric surgery, or weight-management devices for children under 10. For adolescents aged 10 to 19, medical interventions are permitted only after supervised lifestyle programs fail. The guidelines emphasize healthy eating, physical activity, and digital tools as primary strategies, citing a quadrupling of obesity rates in this age group since 1990.

via BBC|
#childhood-obesity#global-health#glp-1-drugs
Study Links Pediatric GLP-1 Use to Rising Nutritional Deficiencies
health20 days ago

Study Links Pediatric GLP-1 Use to Rising Nutritional Deficiencies

A new study indicates that approximately 17% of children prescribed GLP-1 medications develop nutritional deficiencies within one year, with vitamin D deficiency being the most common issue. Researchers highlight a significant gap in clinical care, noting that only 5% of pediatric patients received dietary counseling within the first month of treatment. While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nutritional support alongside these drugs, current practice often lacks this proactive monitoring, raising concerns about long-term health impacts during critical developmental stages.

via Gizmodo|
#childhood-obesity#glp-1#health
School absence as the hidden driver of childhood obesity
health1 month ago

School absence as the hidden driver of childhood obesity

BBC InDepth argues that missing school during and after the Covid-19 era is a key, overlooked factor driving UK childhood obesity. About 6,000 severely obese children have been treated across 39 NHS CEW clinics, but the network reaches only around 5% of eligible youngsters. Persistent absence has risen from 10% to 18%, and experts say returning children to school improves diet, physical activity, and access to healthcare. While weight‑loss drugs are discussed, they aren’t a standalone fix; the broader solution involves healthcare support in schools, better monitoring, and boosting attendance to curb a £12bn NHS obesity-related cost.

via BBC|
#cew-clinics#childhood-obesity#health
World could see 227 million obese children by 2040, warn experts
health7 months ago

World could see 227 million obese children by 2040, warn experts

Without drastic action, about 227 million children aged 5–19 could be obese by 2040 and more than half a billion overweight, according to the World Obesity Federation's 2026 atlas. The report notes regional inequalities and calls for stronger policies—such as sugar taxes, limits on junk-food advertising, and front-of-pack labelling—to create healthier environments and prevent long-term health issues like cardiovascular disease and hypertension.

via The Guardian|
#bmi#childhood-obesity#health
Triple H Champions Inverted Food Pyramid to Fight Childhood Obesity
entertainment8 months ago

Triple H Champions Inverted Food Pyramid to Fight Childhood Obesity

WWE’s Triple H weighed in on rising childhood obesity, arguing that reversing the traditional food pyramid is the right approach and stressing that prevention starts with kids through exercise and proper nutrition. Citing a 270% increase in obesity over 50 years and that about one in five children are obese, he called for immediate lifestyle changes rather than late-stage treatments. The WWE executive has been involved in fitness initiatives, including reviving the Presidential Fitness Test, and discussed these ideas on Fox News Digital and The Ingraham Angle, advocating daily activity and a return to whole foods.

via 411Mania|
#childhood-obesity#entertainment#inverted-food-pyramid
Ban on Junk Food Ads to Take Effect
health9 months ago

Ban on Junk Food Ads to Take Effect

A UK-wide ban on advertising high-fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) foods on TV before 21:00 and online is set to take effect, aiming to reduce childhood obesity by limiting exposure to unhealthy food marketing. The ban covers products like soft drinks, sweets, pizzas, and some cereals, with exceptions for healthier options. Food manufacturers are encouraged to develop healthier products, and the government expects this measure to prevent around 20,000 cases of childhood obesity annually.

via BBC|
#advertisement-ban#childhood-obesity#food-industry
Chennai Nutritionist Shares Weight-Reducing Foods for Obese Children
health11 months ago

Chennai Nutritionist Shares Weight-Reducing Foods for Obese Children

A Chennai-based nutritionist emphasizes the importance of incorporating nutrient-rich foods like spinach, beans, seeds, lean meats, and whole grains into the diets of obese children to help reduce weight, alongside promoting physical activity. The article highlights the rising concern of childhood obesity globally and in India, and provides dietary recommendations to manage and prevent obesity in children.

via Hindustan Times|
#childhood-obesity#health#healthy-diet
South Africa Urges Clear Food Labels to Combat Childhood Obesity
health1 year ago

South Africa Urges Clear Food Labels to Combat Childhood Obesity

South Africa is battling a rise in childhood obesity driven by unhealthy diets and aggressive marketing of junk food. Schools like Kairos are promoting healthy, mainly vegetarian meals and parental awareness, while UNICEF urges stricter regulations on fast food advertising to children. Despite government efforts such as higher taxes on sugary drinks, obesity rates continue to climb, highlighting the need for improved access to nutritious foods and comprehensive policies to protect children's health.

via BBC|
#childhood-obesity#fast-food#health