According to the World Health Organization, 16% of adults aged 18 and over were living with obesity in 2022. This number has more than doubled since 1990.
As obesity rates climb, the health community has reacted with great concern, evident in the surge of obesity drugs flooding the market.
Broadly defined as excess weight that puts an individual at higher risk for adverse health outcomes, obesity is associated with negative implications for cardiovascular and metabolic health.
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