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GLP-1 Receptor Agonist and Bariatric Surgery Utilization Among Adolescents and Young Adults

JAMA Pediatrics 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.2828

July 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This cross-sectional study describes the pattern of use for weight management medication, surgery, and combined therapy among youths with obesity aged 13 to 25 years.

Corresponding Author: Sarah E. Messiah, PhD, Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 5353 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390 (sarah.messiah@utsouthwestern.edu).

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