Hill January 31, 2025
Filip Timotija

Americans are split on using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy to treat obesity or weight-related conditions, according to a survey published Friday.

The new Associated Press (AP)-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found that 54 percent of respondents said it is a good idea to use weight loss drugs for U.S. adults who want to tackle obesity or similar conditions. Some 17 percent argued it is a “very or somewhat” bad idea while another 28 percent were neutral.

The support for the use of weight loss drugs by those between the age of 12 and 17 was not as high, with 35 percent saying it is a good idea to use them to treat...

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