Weight-loss medicines or surgery not a solution to child obesity: WHO issues global guidelines
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The World Health Organization released guidelines saying children under 10 should not receive weight‑loss medication or surgery, and should instead focus on diet, exercise, and behavioral support.
- WHO recommends combining dietary changes, physical activity, and behavioral support as the primary approach to child obesity.
- The guidelines apply to children under 10 and emphasize non‑pharmacological, non‑surgical interventions.
- The WHO stresses that medicine or surgery should not be considered the first line of treatment for childhood obesity.
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