WHO issues first child obesity guidelines, prioritising behaviour over medication
- WHO released its first guidelines for managing obesity in children and adolescents through health systems.
- The guidance prioritises healthy eating, physical activity, sleep and behavioural support as the main treatment approach.
- WHO does not recommend routine use of weight-loss drugs for children, citing limited evidence on long-term safety and benefits.
- Around 400 million children aged 5–19 were overweight in 2024, including about 170 million living with obesity.
Source: ndtv.com
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