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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STUDIU: Antibioticele luate înainte de vârsta de doi ani crește riscul de obezitate infantilă / Majoritatea copiilor primesc antibiotice în primii doi ani de viaţă
Antibioticele în primii ani de viață cresc riscul de obezitate la copii, arată un nou studiu
Expunerea la antibiotice înainte de vârsta de doi ani, asociată cu un risc crescut de obezitate infantilă
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