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More children under 12 in U.S. are being prescribed weight-loss drugs, study finds

Children living in higher-income communities were 55% more likely to be prescribed the medicines, suggesting emerging disparities in access, according to the study

· 9/6/2026, 2:35:03 PM· 2 min read
More children under 12 in U.S. are being prescribed weight-loss drugs, study finds
Children living in higher-income communities were 55% more likely to be prescribed the medicines, suggesting emerging disparities in access, according to the study
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