Obesity rates in the United States have experienced a slight decline, signaling a potential turning point in the ongoing public health crisis. In 2023, the percentage of adults living with obesity has decreased marginally, raising hopes for a shift in a trend that has persisted for decades. The introduction of weight-loss medications may be influencing this change, although experts caution that the situation is more complex.
The escalation of obesity rates in the US began in the 1970s, with a significant increase observed between 1976 and 1980, when 15 percent of adults…
