National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: Addressing this public health crisis with a holistic and family focused approach afro.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from afro.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The number of adolescents between ages 10 and 19 who had metabolic or bariatric surgery increased by nearly 20% between 2020 and 2021, according to research. Mariana Castrillon, 19, told The Post about her weight loss surgery journey.
The use of bariatric surgery gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries for treatment of severe obesity among children and teenagers is on the rise, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Tuesday. The rate jumped by 19% in 2021 compared to the previous year. While bariatric surgery is not for everyone, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children ages 13 and older experiencing severe obesity should be evaluated for bariatric surgery.
New weight-loss medications and bariatric surgery have the potential to spare children health and social problems. But some parents think they're sending kids the wrong message about their bodies.
New weight-loss medications and bariatric surgery have the potential to spare children health and social problems. But some parents think they're sending kids the wrong message about their bodies.