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Effectiveness of primary care interventions for weight management in children and adolescents an updated, targeted systematic review for the USPSTF

Only one medication (orlistat) is FDA-approved for use in children and adolescents, and it is approved for prescription use in those 12 years and older. CONCLUSIONS: The research evaluating the treatment of obese children and adolescents has improved in terms of quality and quantity in the past seve...

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Main Author: Whitlock, Evelyn P.
Corporate Authors: United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Oregon Health & Science University Evidence-based Practice Center, Center for Health Research (Kaiser-Permanente Medical Care Program. Northwest Region)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Rockville, MD Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality 2010, [2010]
Series:Evidence syntheses
Subjects:
Child
Primary Health Care
Obesity / Drug Therapy
Obesity / Prevention & Control
Behavior Therapy
Adolescent
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references

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