"Study: 1 in 10 Teens Using Risky Weight-Loss Products"
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A new analysis estimates that about 9% of adolescents worldwide have used over-the-counter weight-loss products, with diet pills being the most common. These products pose risks to both physical and mental health, and have been linked to eating disorders, low self-esteem, depression, and substance abuse in teens. The use of non-prescribed weight-loss products has increased, especially during the pandemic, and childhood obesity is a growing concern. Experts emphasize the importance of structured weight management programs within the formal healthcare system to protect against the risks associated with using non-prescribed weight-loss products.
- Nearly 1 in 10 teens worldwide have used ineffective and potentially harmful weight-loss products, study estimates CNN
- Nearly 1 in 10 teens globally have used 'budget Ozempic' laxatives and other risky weight loss products, per study STAT
- Weight-loss products should not be sold to under-18s, experts warn The Guardian
- Almost one in 10 girls have taken diet pills in the past year, study finds The Irish Times
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