Obesity prevalence in the US decreased in 2023, with significant drops in the South, highlighting the impact of GLP-1RA medications on health trends.

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Obesity prevalence and BMI decrease in the US for the first time in a decade

Obesity rates in the United States have finally started to show a decline, heading in the right direction for the first time in a decade likely due to the popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic.

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US obesity rates drop for the first time in a decade likely due to popular weight loss medications

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For the first time in a decade, obesity in the U.S. is declining — and a new study suggests it’s because of wildly popular medications such as Ozempic. The number of obese Americans has been steadily climbing for years, and the country’s average body mass index, or BMI, has been creeping up along with it. But in 2023, something changed: Obesity levels fell to 43.96% from 44.1% the year prior. It’s a small decline, but a meaningful one, researche…

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Obesity in US drops slightly; weight-loss meds like Ozempic may be the reason

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Obesity rates in the United States have finally started to show a decline, heading in the right direction for the first time in a decade likely due to the popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic.  A new study published in JAMA Health Forum found that obesity numbers started to drop slightly from 46% in 2022 to 45.6% in 2023. While only shrinking by less than a half percentage point, the slight downturn is the first drop recorded in at least…

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Obesity is a pressing public health issue across the United States and significantly varies in prevalence from state to state. While some states have tried to be better about promoting healthier lifestyles, others continue to struggle with high obesity rates. In this gallery, you’ll be able to explore the states with the highest and lowest obesity rates in the US, as well as find more information about underlying factors that contribute. From so…

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The obesity rate among US adults declined in 2023 for the first time in over a decade, as per a study published in the JAMA Health Forum. The big picture: The study revealed that obesity nationwide decreased from 46% in 2022 to 45.6% in 2023, marking a significant drop. 
Notably, obesity saw a substantial decline in the South, including among women and older adults aged 66 to 75. However, this trend was not consistent across all regions. There w…

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Study: U.S. obesity falls for first time in over a decade

In today’s Finshots, we explore how weight loss drugs are being touted as a way to cut healthcare costs in the US and whether they really deliver on those lofty promises.The Story What if you could lose a few kilos just with some simple injections under your skin?It sure sounds like wishful thinking, but it’s actually happening!Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company behind the magical weight loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, and US-bas…

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US obesity rates decline for first time in more than a decade

Ozempic sales are booming, obesity rates are shrinking, and weight-loss drugs are more culturally relevant than ever....

Obesity prevalence and BMI decrease in the US for the first time in a decade

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