(Press-News.org) About The Study: This cohort study demonstrated that good response to pediatric obesity treatment was associated with reduced long-term morbidity, such as type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Additionally, a link between pediatric obesity treatment effectiveness and lower incidences of mortality in young adulthood was observed; however, effective pediatric obesity treatment was not associated with adult depression or anxiety, highlighting their distinct nature despite frequent coexistence.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Emilia Hagman, PhD, email emilia.hagman@ki.se
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Effect of pediatric obesity treatment on long-term health
JAMA Pediatrics
2025-01-21
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