June 7, 2026 · Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) · DOI: 10.1002/oby.70234

Use of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists in Danish Adolescents and Young Adults 2018-2025

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The authors aimed to examine the trends in the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) among Danish adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 24 from 2018 to 2025. They found a significant increase in GLP-1RA prescriptions, particularly among those aged 18-24, with a notable prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities among users. The study highlights the rapid uptake of these medications and underscores the need for ongoing evaluation of their long-term safety and mental health implications in this demographic.

Helene Kildegaard, Jacob Harbo Andersen, Rebecca Kofod Vinding, Julie Tonsgaard Kloppenborg, Anton Pottegård

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