Don’t Say “Obese”: America’s Changing Language Around Weight

April 1, 2024

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(Axios) – There’s been a major shift in what Americans say — or won’t say — about our weight. Why it matters: The blockbuster success of anti-obesity drugs is driving efforts to frame obesity as a chronic disease with clear and urgent health impacts rather than a cosmetic condition. (Read More)