International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS)
ISSN: 2319-5886 Indexed in: ESCI (Thomson Reuters)
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In Finland, the approach to childhood obesity is carefully tailored to age, developmental stage, and metabolic risk. While Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated using age- and sex-adjusted percentiles, physicians also assess broader clinical and lifestyle factors, including family environment, nutrition, and physical activity. In more severe cases—especially when type 2 diabetes or other metabolic complications are present—pharmacological treatment may be considered. One of the most advanced and strictly regulated options is Ozempic, which, although officially approved for adults, is occasionally used off-label in adolescents under close medical supervision. At clinics like medilux.fi, patients benefit from secure video consultations, digital access to their medical history, and e-prescriptions redeemable at any pharmacy in Finland. This Finnish telemedicine model ensures a safe, modern, and inclusive approach—particularly valued by Muslim families seeking halal-compliant, respectful, and effective obesity care.
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