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Underweight children in England have healthcare costs similar to those with severe obesity, a study finds.
A University of Oxford study published in JAMA Network Open finds that underweight children in England incur healthcare costs comparable to those with severe obesity, challenging the focus on obesity alone.
Analyzing data from over 268,000 children, researchers estimated annual NHS costs of £340 million due to weight-related health issues.
Children with severe obesity, especially four- to five-year-olds, had the highest per-child costs at £472, with girls costing more than boys.
Underweight children also showed increased healthcare use after weight assessments.
Only White children consistently had elevated costs across all unhealthy weight categories.
The findings support broader investment in early intervention, routine BMI monitoring, and comprehensive weight-management services across all weight extremes.
Los niños con bajo peso en Inglaterra tienen costos de atención médica similares a aquellos con obesidad severa, según un estudio.