Obesity rates in US adults and youth surged 37% from 1999–2023, with 41% of adults and 20% of youth now obese. Rising sedentary lifestyles, ultraprocessed diets, and social factors drive this epidemic. GLP-1 drugs rise but aren't a quick fix.
Obesity in US Surges 37% Over 24 Years
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