Childhood obesity is on the rise - and so is this
Categories: Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
Skyrocketing childhood obesity rates have an unwanted side effect -- more kids are being put on prescription medications to combat related chronic diseases. A recent study revealed there have been surges in prescriptions for children with diabetes and asthma as well as smaller increases in high blood pressure and high cholesterol medications. To varying degrees, obesity can play a role in all of those conditions. While some of the medication increase can be attributed to modified guidelines, the rise is concerning.
If your child is overweight, there are many positive, supportive ways you can help. AOL Health has other suggestions for battling childhood obesity.
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