Surgery for obese teens

    Obesity is a problem facing growing numbers of adolescents – and for those who are more than 100 pounds overweight, the challenge to try and lose that weight can be immense. Doctors at a children’s hospital in Delaware are now turning to surgical options that were previously reserved for adults. From WHYY’s health and science desk, Kerry Grens reports.

    Obesity is a problem facing growing numbers of adolescents – and for those who are more than 100 pounds overweight, the challenge to try and lose that weight can be immense. Doctors at a children’s hospital in Delaware are now turning to surgical options that were previously reserved for adults. From WHYY’s health and science desk, Kerry Grens reports.

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