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UK Teen Faces Liver Transplant Due to Extreme Obesity
3 Sep
Summary
- Over 6,000 children treated at specialist NHS weight-loss clinics.
- A 16-year-old named Ibbie weighed nearly 22 stone at age 12.
- Severe obesity led to liver damage and a potential transplant warning.
A 16-year-old, identified as Ibbie, experienced a significant health crisis due to severe childhood obesity, facing a potential liver transplant at just 12 years old. Her weight had reached nearly 22 stone (140kg), a consequence exacerbated by the isolation and increased snacking during Covid-19 lockdowns.
Ibbie's struggle is emblematic of a broader issue in the UK, where over 6,000 children have received treatment at specialized NHS clinics. These Complications from Excess Weight (CEW) services, comprising 39 hubs nationwide, are specifically designed to address severe obesity in children.
The program offers critical support and medical intervention for young individuals facing serious health complications, aiming to avert conditions like the liver damage Ibbie experienced. The initiative underscores the growing concern over childhood obesity and the NHS's response to it.
