Obesity Rate Archives

U.S. Obesity Rate Shows First Significant Decline, Challenging Decades of Trends

The U.S. obesity rate is reportedly declining for the first time in decades. We analyze the role of food costs, GLP-1 drugs, and policy shifts driving this major public health reversal.

Obesity rate is declining as more Americans use weight loss drugs, survey finds - CBS News

U.S. Obesity Rate Declines for the First Time in Years, Linked to Weight Loss Drug Use

New Gallup data shows the U.S. adult obesity rate is declining, a shift linked directly to the use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Analysis of the data and implications.

Weight loss drugs are bringing down the country's obesity rate, a survey shows - NPR

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Drive First Significant Decline in U.S. Obesity Rate

A new Gallup survey reveals the U.S. obesity rate is declining, directly linked to GLP-1 drug use (Ozempic, Zepbound). Understand the public health impact.