The prevalence of child and adolescent obesity has plateaued at high levels in most high-
income countries and is increasing in many low-income and middle-income countries …

The current and long-term health of 14.4 million children and adolescents is affected by
obesity, 1, 2 making it one of the most common pediatric chronic diseases. 3–5 Long …

Severe obesity in adolescence negatively impacts upon health and wellbeing. Lifestyle
modifications do not usually achieve a sufficient degree or durability of weight loss to …

Major updates to 1991 National Institutes of Health guidelines for bariatric surgery Metabolic
and bariatric surgery (MBS) is recommended for individuals with a body mass index (BMI)> …

Background Severe obesity in adolescents has a profound impact on current and future
health. Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is increasingly used in adolescents …

The objective of this technical report is to provide clinicians with evidence-based, actionable
information upon which to make assessment and treatment decisions for children and …

Abstract This Position Statement updates the different components of the therapy of obesity
(lifestyle intervention, drugs, and surgery) in children and adolescents, previously reported …

Abstract Objects The purpose of this study was to investigate the long-term outcomes of
bariatric surgery in adolescents with obesity by including studies with a follow-up of at least …

Obesity in paediatrics has become one of the most serious public health concerns
worldwide. Paediatric obesity leads to increased adult obesity and is associated with several …

Background Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) in patients with low body mass index
patients is a topic of debate. This study aimed to address all aspects of controversies in …