November 8, 2019 5:11 pm

American Academy of Pediatrics Says Bariatric Surgery Safe For Kids, Teens to Fight Childhood Obesity

With the childhood obesity epidemic on the rise, the American Academy of Pediatrics says bariatric surgery is a safe treatment option for kids and teens. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty shares one suburban Chicago teen’s story and what pediatricians are recommending.

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