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Helping Teens on Obesity Prescriptions from Wegovy to Zepbound, Ozempic and Mounjaro: Empowering Youth
Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy
English - July 02, 2024 10:15 - 12 minutes - 20.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 278 ratingsParenting Kids & Family Education Self-Improvement family kids parenting selfimprovement teaching technology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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The episode explores the rise in prescriptions for weight loss medications among young people, particularly females. It delves into the impact of medications like Wegovy, Zepound, Ozempec, and Murano on obesity medicine and public perception. The host and guest discuss the significant increase in prescriptions from 8,000 in 2020 to over 60,000 in 2023, highlighting the importance of addressing weight gain and promoting weight loss, especially among youth.