Pharmacologic Treatment of Pediatric Obesity

Authors

• Rushika Conroy, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Barbara Bush Children's Hospital and Division of Weight and Wellness, Maine Medical Center, 41 Donald B Dean Drive, South Portland, ME, 04106, USA.

Files

Institution/Department

Maine Medical Center, Pediatrics

Publication Date

2-29-2024

Publisher

Maine Medical Center

City

Portland

Keywords

Pediatrics, Medical Education, Grand Rounds, Pediatric Obesity, Weight and Wellness

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Comments

OBJECTIVES:

1. list the causes and complications of pediatric obesity

2. describe the medication options to treat pediatric obesity

3. review the factors involved in deciding when and if antiobesity medication is needed, and what to start

Recommended Citation

Conroy, Rushika, "Pharmacologic Treatment of Pediatric Obesity" (2024). Pediatrics Grand Rounds. 40.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/pediatrics_gr/40