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How common is child bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery for children, which the WHO advises against for under-10s, is generally uncommon and considered only in severe cases of obesity when other treatments have failed. It involves altering the digestive system to limit food intake or absorption, carrying significant risks for young patients.
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