The World Health Organization has published on October 7, 2026 the first global guidelines for integrated management of obesity in children and teenagers.
The document contains scientific recommendations and aims to improve the way health systems prevent and address obesity during childhood and adolescence.
Obsessity in these age groups is a complex issue that is influenced by many factors, including the family environment, access to healthy food, physical activity, sleep, and social conditions.
O The BSH stresses the importance of a coordinated approach involving health professionals, families and public institutions. Care should be tailored to individual needs and avoid stigmatizing children and young people.
Instructions can serve countries that want to improve pediatric services and create more effective public health programmes.
The organisation aims to help the recommendations improve health care and reduce the long-term consequences that can be related to obesity during development.
