Shirley Alexander from the Children's Hospital at Westmead (in New South Wales, Australia) believes the growing problem of childhood obesity is outpacing available resources. As a result, surgery may soon become an option.
"'The hospital has recognized, as has the state (of NSW), that we need to do something and face this problem,' she told ABC Radio today... 'Part of the NSW health plan is looking towards funding some [surgery] so we may actually see an increase in surgical measures for severely-obese older adolescents.'"
The primary focus currently is a family-based approach that teaches about healthier lifestyles and encourages changes in the whole family. Source: The Australian News
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