Research Spotlight: Discovering Practice Patterns of Obesity Medication Use Among Pediatric Bariatric Surgeons
Researchers surveyed pediatric bariatric surgeons and obesity medicine specialists about their use of weight loss medications in youth.
Obesity increases the risk for many diseases, especially heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes.
Obesity has a far-ranging negative effect on health. People who are overweight or obese are at increased risk for developing many different health conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and bone and joint disease.
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