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WHO Declares Obesity a Treatable Disease

WHO Declares Obesity a Treatable Disease

Systemic failure exists to recognize and treat obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease. Affecting over a billion people globally and linked to millions of premature deaths, the old "lifestyle condition" view has fragmented care and worsened risks like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. The WHO released its first global guideline recommending GLP-1 drugs alongside intensive lifestyle support for long-term treatment. This landmark recognition elevates obesity to a chronic, treatable disease requiring lifelong care, potentially reducing global health costs.
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