New Childhood Obesity Guidelines Spark Concerns Over Drug Safety and Bias

Experts question aggressive drug and surgery recommendations in AAP’s 2023 guidance due to conflicts of interest and limited supporting evidence

The American Academy of Pediatrics' 2023 guidelines recommend early pharmacological and surgical interventions for children with obesity, but experts highlight major concerns about weak evidence, access inequities, and undisclosed financial ties to drug manufacturers.

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In January 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published its fi…