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At 428 Pounds, 12-Year-Old Chinese Girl Battles Obesity and Health Risks

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Bastille Post

A 12-year-old girl in Henan Province, China, named Lanlan, is battling severe obesity; she stands at 150 centimeters (4 feet 11 inches) and weighs 194.4 kilograms (428.6 pounds). This heartbreaking story was first reported by the Chinese media outlet Bastille Post and has drawn attention to the links between early antibiotic use and childhood obesity.

Lanlan faces multiple health complications from her condition. Her father shared his family’s struggle, saying, “After the antibiotic treatment, my daughter’s weight skyrocketed. Nothing seemed to work despite our family’s best efforts to control her diet.”

The young girl now depends on a ventilator due to obesity-induced heart and kidney problems. Recently, she was hospitalized for breathing difficulties and is scheduled for gastric surgery. Her mother revealed that the local school refused to admit her due to safety concerns. The family has even sold their house to cover her mounting medical expenses.

The link between excessive antibiotic use and childhood obesity isn’t new to the scientific community. A 2020 study by Professor Park Sang Min’s team at Seoul National University Hospital highlighted the significant obesity risk associated with antibiotic use in infants. The researchers analyzed data from 31,733 infants who underwent health check-ups between 2008 and 2012 and discovered that both the variety and duration of antibiotic treatments correlated with higher obesity risks. Infants who received antibiotics for over 180 days faced a 40% higher obesity risk compared to those treated for 30 days or less.

The timing of antibiotic exposure also matters. Infants treated with antibiotics within their first six months were 33% more likely to develop obesity compared to those treated later. Researchers attribute this to antibiotic-induced gut microbiome disruption, which plays a crucial role in metabolism and weight regulation.

Given these findings, medical professionals are urging more cautious antibiotic prescribing practices, particularly for infants and young children.

Daniel Kim
content@viewusglobal.com

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