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Early‑Life Antibiotics May Boost Obesity Risk

Why cautious prescribing in the first 24 months could shape a child’s long‑term weight trajectory

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Naveen Sankar S
May 03, 2025
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A Finnish cohort study of 33 095 children found that antibiotic exposure during the first two years of life was linked to a modest but measurable rise in BMI at age 2 and a 20 % higher risk of obesity by age 12, underscoring the need for judicious use of antibiotics in toddlers.

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At the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Meeting, …

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