GLP-1 prescriptions for kids up more than 30,000 percent since 2019

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How it spread - 16 original reports

1. Fri, 4 September 2026

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   • Index.hr (Croatia)19:57first to report
     U SAD-u djeci sve češće daju lijekove za mršavljenje. Broj recepata skočio 300 puta

     STUDIJA u SAD-u pokazuje 300 puta veći porast recepata za lijekove za mršavljenje kod djece mlađe od 12 godina od 2019. Lijekovi se koriste za teške oblike pretilosti unatoč dobnim ograničenjima.

2. Sun, 6 September 2026

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   • Le Figaro (France)12:30
     Obésité : Wegovy, Mounjaro… Ces médicaments gagnent du terrain chez les enfants

     DÉCRYPTAGE - En France, certains des traitements anti-obésité peuvent être prescrits aux mineurs, mais leur accès reste très limité notamment faute de remboursement.

3. Tue, 8 September 2026

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   • The Hill11:40
     GLP-1 prescriptions for kids up more than 30,000 percent since 2019

     Kids with obesity-related conditions like high cholesterol or sleep apnea were substantially more likely to be prescribed GLP-1s than those without.

4. Tue, 15 September 2026

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   • fox13news.com00:39
     GLP-1 use surges among young children

     There is a nationwide surge in the number of children being prescribed GLP-1 medications, drugs commonly used to treat diabetes and manage weight.

5. Tue, 22 September 2026

   1 report
   • Google News - Top Stories20:45
     Nearly 1 in 6 Kids on GLP-1s Developed This Problem Within a Year

     Nearly 1 in 6 Kids on GLP-1s Developed This Problem Within a Year Gizmodo Millions of parents are taking GLP-1s. How should they talk to their kids about it? The Washington Post Should we use GLP-1 drugs to treat obesity in children? New Scientist GLP-1s linked to nutritional deficiencies in children medicalxpress.com More Young Children Are Taking GLP-1 Drugs. What Parents Should Know Forbes

6. Wed, 30 September 2026

   1 report
   • Novinky (Czechia)06:26
     Lék pro obézní teenagery by mohly hradit pojišťovny

     Pro každého, kdo se roky pere s obezitou, jsou nové léky na hubnutí obrovskou nadějí. Jenže léčbu, která vyjde na několik tisíc korun měsíčně, si zatím nemůže dovolit každý. To by se ale brzy mohlo změnit. Státní ústav pro kontrolu léčiv (SÚKL) aktuálně řeší úhradu jednoho takového léku z veřejného zdravotního pojištění. Úhrada by se týkala ale jen dospívajících od 12 do 18 let.

7. Sat, 3 October 2026

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   • Die Zeit (Germany)03:00
     Kinder-Gesundheit: Adipositas in jungen Jahren: Sind Abnehmspritzen die Lösung?
8. Wed, 7 October 2026

   4 reports
   • Google News - Top Stories07:39
     WHO endorses lifestyle changes over GLP-1 drugs in child obesity fight

     WHO endorses lifestyle changes over GLP-1 drugs in child obesity fight Reuters Should kids living with obesity be on GLP-1s? New global guidance says yes — in some cases CBC Pharmalittle: We're reading about WHO obesity guidelines for kids, DOJ targeting pharma, and more STAT New global guidelines warn against obesity drugs for children under 10 BBC WHO Says Obesity Drugs Shouldn’t Be Used for Young Children Bloomberg.com

   • Index.hr (Croatia)08:12
     Broj djece s pretilošću učetverostručio se od 1990. WHO objavio nove upute

     BROJ pretile djece i adolescenata učetverostručen je od 1990. WHO je objavio nove smjernice za liječenje koje se temelje na promjeni životnih navika, a ne prvenstveno na lijekovima i operacijama.

   • Tagesschau (Germany)08:21
     Weltgesundheitsorganisation warnt vor Ausbreitung von Fettleibigkeit

     Immer mehr Kinder und Jugendliche weltweit sind fettleibig. Darum hat die WHO nun globale Leitlinien herausgegeben, um eine weitere Zunahme von Adipositasfällen zu stoppen. Dabei im Fokus: die Ernährung. Abnehmspritzen lehnt die WHO ab.

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)10:32
     Obesity among children, adolescents has quadrupled since 1990, affecting 170M: WHO

     UN health agency says prevalence among 5-19-year-olds rose from 2% to 8%

9. Fri, 9 October 2026

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   • 24sata (Croatia)15:00
     'Manje jedite, više se krećite' nije dovoljno: Kako riješiti sve veći problem pretilosti u djece

     Istraživači diljem Europe objedinjuju podatke i stručna znanja te surađuju sa školama, bolnicama i obiteljima kako bi pronašli učinkovitije načine za suzbijanje pretilosti u djece

10. Thu, 15 October 2026

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    • Times of India05:10
      WHO says childhood obesity needs more than medicine: What Indian families can do

      Childhood obesity has become a pressing issue, necessitating a well-rounded strategy that promotes better nutrition and active lifestyles. According to the World Health Organization, minimizing screen time and ensuring adequate sleep are critical steps. Parents are encouraged to move away from using food as a reward and instead foster outdoor play. Building a family environment that supports healthy choices is vital, highlighting the importance of lifestyle changes over medical solutions.

11. Sat, 24 October 2026

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    • ČT24 (Czechia)08:00
      Dětská obezita způsobuje komplikace už v raném věku

      Řecká Asociace nezávislých pediatrů Attiky zdůraznila potřebu včasného rozpoznání obezity u dětí a dospívajících a individuálního přístupu k její léčbě, který zahrnuje dlouhodobou péči a aktivní zapojení rodiny, a to v souvislosti s novými doporučeními Světové zdravotnické organizace (WHO) zveřejněnými 7. října.

12. Fri, 30 October 2026

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    • sunstar.com.ph18:24
      Davao doctor warns of type 2 diabetes risk among children

      Davao specialist warns Type 2 diabetes affects children as young as 12, urging early screening for overweight youths.

13. Tue, 3 November 2026

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    • bgnes.com18:04
      Childhood Obesity in England Reaches Record Levels

      Childhood obesity in England continues to rise, reaching its highest level on record among the youngest primary school pupils when the peak during the Covid-19 pandemic is excluded, according to ne