Published in JAMA · View the paper (DOI)
A national study found a significant increase in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) among adolescents and young adults in the US. Female adolescents showed a higher increase in GLP-1RA usage compared to males, highlighting the need for education on potential safety risks during pregnancy.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Young people are increasingly using Wegovy and Ozempic Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan · May 22, 2024 · first to report
- Dispensing of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists to adolescents and young adults JAMA Network · May 22, 2024