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September 10, 2025Obesity

Assessment of Guideline‐Recommended Laboratory Screening for Obesity‐Related Chronic Conditions in US Youth 10–18 Years

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Only 26% of youth with obesity were screened for chronic conditions during 2020–2022, highlighting significant gaps in care.
Among those screened, 56% showed abnormal lipid levels, 44% had issues related to NAFLD, and 14% had diabetes markers.
Higher severity of obesity correlated with increased screening rates, yet a substantial proportion of class 3 obesity youth remained unscreened.
These findings underscore the need for improved adherence to clinical practice guidelines for pediatric obesity care.

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Observational analysis assessed screening rates for diabetes, dyslipidemia, and NAFLD in youth, suggesting low adherence to guidelines.

Pierce et al. (2025) studied this question.

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