A recent study shows that taking antibiotics in the first two years of life may increase the risk of childhood obesity
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The research analyzed 33,095 natural-born children in Finland, showing that antibiotics given in the first two years are associated with higher BMI. Children exposed to antibiotics have a 9% higher risk of becoming overweight and a 20% higher risk of obesity. The study emphasizes the need for caution in prescribing antibiotics, especially in unwarranted cases, as childhood obesity becomes a growing global problem.
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Antibioticele în primii ani de viață cresc riscul de obezitate la copii, arată un nou studiu
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