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In its first global guidelines for child and adolescent obesity, the WHO says diet, exercise, and behavioural changes should be the first port of call. In its first global guidelines for child and adolescent obesity, the WHO says diet, exercise, and behavioural changes should be the first port of call. The notice comes as obesity prevalence in those aged 5-19 years has quadruped since 1990, affecting 170 million individuals in 2024. Credit: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock.com. The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged health authorities to first seek lifestyle interventions to treat obesity in children and adolescents rather than opting for pharmacological treatment.…
In its first global guidelines for child and adolescent obesity, the WHO says diet, exercise, and behavioural changes should be the first port of call.
Source: Pharmaceutical Technology