Weight-Loss Injections for Children Show Efficacy but Raise Concerns

Weight-loss injections are increasingly used for severely overweight children and adolescents, with initial data from Switzerland showing their effectiveness. However, their use also raises questions about risks, costs, and the possibility of lifelong treatment.

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nzzGerman36d ago

Manchen Kindern hilft nur noch die Abnehmspritze. Leandra verlor damit fast 20 Kilogramm

Abnehmspritzen werden zunehmend auch bei stark übergewichtigen Kindern und Jugendlichen eingesetzt. Erste Daten aus der Schweiz zeigen, wie wirksam sie sind – werfen aber auch Fragen nach Risiken, Kosten und einer womöglich lebenslangen Behandlung auf.

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Weight-Loss Injections for Children Show Efficacy but Raise Concerns

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Manchen Kindern hilft nur noch die Abnehmspritze. Leandra verlor damit fast 20 Kilogramm

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