Science Extra: Weight of the world

The Science Show
25/12/2024 50 min
Science Extra: Weight of the world

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Once considered a problem for high-income countries, being overweight is now on the rise in low- and middle-income parts of the world. At least 2.5 billion adults are now overweight or obese. What’s causing this collective weight gain?And if 2023 was the year of hype about weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, 2024 felt like the year of acceptance. We find out why weight-loss drugs are here to stay.This week we’re joined by health journalist and Radio National presenter Tegan Taylor.

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