Decline in U.S. Obesity Rate Linked to Weight Loss Drugs
A recent Gallup poll reveals a decline in the obesity rate among U.S. adults over the past three years, coinciding with a sharp increase in the use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
The poll indicates that women have a higher obesity rate than men and are more likely to use weight management medications. Additionally, individuals between the ages of 40 and 64 have higher obesity rates and utilize GLP-1 drugs more frequently.
However, despite the decline in obesity rates, the poll also found that the rate of diabetes in the United States has reached a record high.
The use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs has risen sharply, contributing to the decline in obesity rates.
- Obesity rates have declined among U.S. adults over the past three years.
- Women have higher obesity rates than men and use weight management medications more often.
- Individuals between 40 and 64 years old have higher obesity rates and use GLP-1 drugs more frequently.
Author's summary: Obesity rates in the US have declined due to increased use of weight loss drugs.