CHILHOOD OBESITY

There has been a longstanding correlation between obesity and the use of prescription opioids. The CDC defines prescription opioids as medications that are used to treat moderate to severe pain. What causes this link between obese individuals and their use of medication?

The increasing rate of childhood obesity has raised many concerns regarding the health of the affected children later in life. It places them at high risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, which can be life threatening if not addressed in…