The end of the obesity epidemic. Due to advances in GLP-1-like drugs, the obesity ratio in the US will be under 15% by 2040
**2023-2024 (Obesity Rate: ~42%). We are here**
* Wider Use of Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy)
* Solve availability and shortage production issues
* More healthcare providers adopt GLP-1
**2025-2026 (Obesity Rate: ~39%)**
* Approval for Pediatric Use
* Expanded Insurance Coverage
* Introduction of Oral GLP-1 Drugs
**2027-2028 (Obesity Rate: ~35%)**
* Digital Health Integration
**2029-2030 (Obesity Rate: ~32%)**
* Combination Therapies Introduced
**2031-2032 (Obesity Rate: ~29%)**
* Long-acting formulations (monthly doses)
**2033-2040 (Obesity Rate: ~15%)**
* GLP-1 therapies have become a mainstream component of obesity treatment protocols.
* Preventive Use Exploration
This might look small, but it has significant societal consequences, starting with a longer lifespan average.
amuka on
The U.S. obesity rate has peaked and declined by 2% between 2020 and 2023, according to a National Health and Nutrition Examination survey. The decrease was seen in both men and women, though severe obesity remained higher in women. Education level played a role, with lower rates in those holding bachelor’s degrees. Weight-loss drugs, like Wegovy and Ozempic, may be contributing to this decline, as more than 15 million Americans are using them. Obesity still affects 2 in 5 adults and 15 million children.
Glaive13 on
Yes, I imagine there would be a 600% increase in people taking a weight loss drug when it got rebranded as the best weight loss drug instead of a diabetes drug. Kind of wonder if this is an AI post of an AI article or just a random semaglutide ad.
Ethereal_Bulwark on
Do these people not understand that it’s a weight loss drug… because you feel so god damn nauseous that you can’t eat anything?
This isn’t a miracle drug, it’s a side effect and only lifestyle changes will give you long lasting results once you’ve stopped taking it.
Entire-Elevator-1388 on
Yes, let’s all get hot and sex more! More better sex!
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My prediction from a month ago.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/1fglshc/comment/ln373s4](https://www.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/1fglshc/comment/ln373s4)
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The end of the obesity epidemic. Due to advances in GLP-1-like drugs, the obesity ratio in the US will be under 15% by 2040
**2023-2024 (Obesity Rate: ~42%). We are here**
* Wider Use of Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy)
* Solve availability and shortage production issues
* More healthcare providers adopt GLP-1
**2025-2026 (Obesity Rate: ~39%)**
* Approval for Pediatric Use
* Expanded Insurance Coverage
* Introduction of Oral GLP-1 Drugs
**2027-2028 (Obesity Rate: ~35%)**
* Digital Health Integration
**2029-2030 (Obesity Rate: ~32%)**
* Combination Therapies Introduced
**2031-2032 (Obesity Rate: ~29%)**
* Long-acting formulations (monthly doses)
**2033-2040 (Obesity Rate: ~15%)**
* GLP-1 therapies have become a mainstream component of obesity treatment protocols.
* Preventive Use Exploration
This might look small, but it has significant societal consequences, starting with a longer lifespan average.
The U.S. obesity rate has peaked and declined by 2% between 2020 and 2023, according to a National Health and Nutrition Examination survey. The decrease was seen in both men and women, though severe obesity remained higher in women. Education level played a role, with lower rates in those holding bachelor’s degrees. Weight-loss drugs, like Wegovy and Ozempic, may be contributing to this decline, as more than 15 million Americans are using them. Obesity still affects 2 in 5 adults and 15 million children.
Yes, I imagine there would be a 600% increase in people taking a weight loss drug when it got rebranded as the best weight loss drug instead of a diabetes drug. Kind of wonder if this is an AI post of an AI article or just a random semaglutide ad.
Do these people not understand that it’s a weight loss drug… because you feel so god damn nauseous that you can’t eat anything?
This isn’t a miracle drug, it’s a side effect and only lifestyle changes will give you long lasting results once you’ve stopped taking it.
Yes, let’s all get hot and sex more! More better sex!