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Smart scales and special clinics to help thousands of obese children lose weight

  • NHS England is rolling out a smart scales tool and specialist clinics to help thousands of severely obese children and young people lose weight and improve health.
  • The initiative responds to rising severe obesity in children aged 2 to 18, linked to complications like type 2 diabetes and mental health issues, requiring tailored clinical support.
  • The clinics provide multidisciplinary care including doctors, psychologists, dietitians, and use smart scales that connect to an app for remote monitoring and personalized advice.
  • About 4,784 children have been treated since 2021, with 150 more using smart scales soon, and Professor Simon Kenny called the device a 'game-changing tool' for ongoing weight-loss support.
  • The program has already transformed lives by helping children lose weight, improve mental health, and build healthy habits, suggesting that digital tools may enhance early intervention efforts.
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Salud a Diario broke the news in on Monday, May 12, 2025.
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