Results: About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, AP-NORC poll finds
Published on 02/01/2025
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More U.S. adults believe it is a good thing than a bad thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and other brands if they are struggling with obesity or have a health condition tied to weight. Do you agree that it is a good thing for adults to use these weight loss drugs?

Yes
23%
664 votes
No
40%
1148 votes
Undecided
38%
1088 votes
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When it comes to ages 12 to 18 who are dealing with obesity, Americans are divided: About one-third say the use of weight-loss drugs in this context is a "very" or "somewhat" good thing, a similar share say it's a bad thing and about 3 in 10 say it isn't good or bad. Do you think teens struggling with obesity should use these drugs? Yes
14%
396 votes
No
51%
1468 votes
Undecided
36%
1036 votes
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The American Academy of Pediatrics has said that doctors should consider giving the medications to kids 12 and older who are struggling with obesity. About 20% of children in the U.S. have obesity, according to CDC data. Dr. Gitanjali Srivastava, the medical director of obesity medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, said obesity is easier to treat in children than in adults. Are you concerned about the obesity levels of children in the U.S. and Canada? Yes
63%
1841 votes
No
15%
448 votes
Undecided
21%
611 votes
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Have you used any of these weightloss drugs? Please feel free to share your experience in the comments if you feel comfortable. Yes
11%
329 votes
No
73%
2117 votes
Undecided
7%
189 votes
Not Applicable/Prefer not to answer
9%
265 votes
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