Affluent Indians drive boom in weight-loss drugs. But concerns are rising too

BBC World • General • 7 months ago

Affluent Indians drive boom in weight-loss drugs. But concerns are rising too

Demand for weight-loss drugs has soared in India, home to millions with obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

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The demand for weight-loss drugs in India, where millions suffer from obesity and type 2 diabetes, has surged significantly. This rising interest is linked to the country’s obesity crisis, with obesity levels having risen by a shocking 135% in the past five years.

Demand for weight-loss drugs has soared in India, home to millions with obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

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