JAMA Network December 12, 2024
Medications for obesity can help promote weight loss and improve outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and abnormal lipid levels.
Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared. The prevalence of obesity is currently 42% among US adults and is projected to affect nearly 50% of US adults by 2030. Worldwide, obesity affects 19% of women and 14% of men.1
Who Should Consider Taking Medications for Obesity?
Antiobesity drugs are appropriate for adults whose BMI is 30 or greater or for adults with a BMI of 27 or greater who have weight-related conditions such type 2 diabetes, hypertension,...
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