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About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds

  • A majority of Americans, 54 percent, approve of using weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for adults with obesity, while 17 percent disapprove, according to a new poll.
  • Public opinion on weight-loss drugs for adolescents aged 12 to 18 is divided: 35 percent positive and 37 percent negative.
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends considering these medications for children aged 12 and older, while the American Medical Association urges insurance coverage for them.
  • About half of Americans support Medicare and Medicaid covering weight-loss drugs for people with obesity, despite some concerns about their use for teens and those not struggling with obesity.
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beaconhilltimes.com broke the news in on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
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