Obesity treatment numbers rise for Austrian children

The Austrian Health Fund (ÖGK) treated 1,415 children and adolescents with diagnosed obesity, an 83 percent increase from the 775 patients they saw two years prior.

The ÖGK noted that screens are now common in many families and for children specifically. They recommended families plan regular physical activity and shared experiences to counter this trend. In 2025, the fund provided ambulatory treatment for obesity to 1,047 children.