Surgery for Adolescents

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Surgery For Adolescents

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the rate of obesity in adolescents has quadrupled over the past 30 years. At New York Bariatric Group, we have seen a steady increase in the incidence of obesity in children and adolescents. It is easy for obesity to become a lifelong issue, so addressing this obesity at an early age is important.

Teen Obesity Is On The Rise

Our obesity experts are already seeing teenage patients develop type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea. Even with aggressive attempts to lose weight with lifestyle changes, many adolescent patients continue to struggle with weight and its associated medical conditions.