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Obesity is a global epidemic and a significant public health challenge.
Recognize obesity as a critical issue in public health.
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Obesity has become a global epidemic and is one of the most significant public health challenges.
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Recent progress in the pharmacotherapy for obesity
Jiale Lu et al. · European Journal of Pharmacology · 2025
DOI 10.1016/j.ejphar.2025.177850
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