Conclusions: Prevalence of obesity is increasing, and use of GLP-1 RAs as the preferred antiobesity medication has increased ...

The incidence of overweight and obesity (Table 4-1) in the United States has steadily increased since the 1970s. This ‘obesity epidemic’ occurs in many high-income countries and more recently has been ...

The Lancet Commission has declared obesity a disease. With enough controversy to fill a buffet table, their new definition is sparking heated debates in science, media, and beyond. But does this ...

Objectives: To discuss the social, psychological, and access barriers that inhibit weight loss, and to propose steps and initiatives for addressing the growing obesity epidemic. Study Design: ...