U.S. Obesity Rate Drops as Use of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Surges | National News | U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report·6d ago

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The US obesity rate is reported to be declining. This decline is coinciding with a significant increase in the use of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, with some reports indicating that the use of these drugs has tripled or quadrupled in recent years. However, some states are dropping Medicaid coverage of these drugs, even as demand for them rises.

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