US adult obesity rates drop for First time in a decade

Obesity, body mass decrease in the U.S. for the first time in over a decade
Obesity and body mass index in the U.S. have decreased for the first time in more than a decade.
Obesity dipped in U.S. adults last year for the first time in more than a decade
Obesity dipped slightly in U.S. adults last year, research found — the first time in more than a decade that the country has seen a downward trend. That might be due, in part, to the recent rise of blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic, according to the study authors.
Obesity rate among US adults fell in 2023 for first time in over a decade: Study
The authors looked at people from different age groups, races, sexes, ethnicities and regions. The researchers examined body mass index (BMI) figures that were observed from people’s health records. Experts have said previously that although BMI is not ...
New study shows obesity rates dropping for first time in a decade
A new study shows that obesity rates in U.S. adults are falling for the first time in a decade. It's good sign for health and healthcare costs because losing weight can help reduce the risk of serious illnesses like Type 2 diabetes and certain kinds of cancer.
US adult obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade: Study
Discover the latest research findings on obesity in the United States, including a slight decrease in prevalence among adults in 2023. Learn more here.
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