US Obesity Rates Decline Amid Surge in Weight-Loss Drug Use

Obesity rates among U.S. adults slightly decreased for the first time in over a decade, potentially due to the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, according to a study published in JAMA Health Forum. The study, which analyzed BMI data from over 16.7 million adults, found the most significant declines in the South, particularly among women and older adults. However, the decrease was not uniform across all demographics, with some groups, like Asian Americans, experiencing increases. Experts caution that more research is needed to determine if this is a lasting trend.