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In 2022, over 890 million adults were living with obesity, representing 43% of adults aged 18 years and over.
Health practitioners should recognize the significant prevalence of obesity in adult populations.
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Over 890 million adults live with obesity. This means that 43% of adults aged 18 years and over, 43% of men and 44% of women, were overweight.
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Anti Obesity Drugs and Bariatric Surgery: Complementary Noncompeting Strategies in Obesity Management
Pawanindra Lal · Journal of Bariatric Surgery · 2025
DOI 10.4103/jbs.jbs_1_26
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