NVO - Miracle Or Myth? Survey Shows Americans Doubt Ozempic Wegovy's Weight Loss Claims | Benzinga
A recent study by the Pew Research Center has shown that a majority of Americans are doubtful about the potential of new weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, to impact the country’s obesity rate significantly.
What Happened: Despite the optimism surrounding these drugs, the majority of Americans remain skeptical, as reported by The Hill on Tuesday. The survey, conducted from Feb. 7 to Feb. 11, found that only 35% believe these drugs will somewhat reduce obesity, while 33% think they will have little to no impact.
Additionally, 65% of Americans believe that willpower alone is not enough for sustainable weight loss, suggesting a broader discussion about the role of genetics in weight loss success.
Over the past 20 years, the obesity rate ...