The U.S. obesity rate is about 40%, with nearly 1 in 10 people reporting severe obesity; notably, women are nearly twice as likely as men.
Despite a slight decrease in overall obesity rates since 2017-2020, the increase in severe obesity—from nearly 8% to nearly 10%—is concerning and indicates a troubling trend.
The emergence of new weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound may impact future obesity trends, however, it is too early to determine their effectiveness.
The persistent rate of severe obesity, despite improvements in treatment options, underscores the ongoing challenges in addressing this public health crisis.
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