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The current approach to weight loss medications is unsustainable and potentially harmful. Additionally, the high cost makes them inaccessible to many, while the rapid weight regain after discontinuation creates a cycle of dependency. Without addressing root causes through lifestyle changes and behavioral support, these drugs merely offer a temporary fix rather than a long-term solution to obesity.
There's a 50% chance that the FDA or EMA will first approve a drug for the treatment of obesity that causes >25% weight loss by Dec. 7, 2028, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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