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Weight loss surgery for teenagers increasingly popular, docs say

Bariatric surgery for weight loss is becoming more common among kids and teens with obesity, study finds

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.

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