Identifying Drivers and Barriers to Anti-Obesity Medication Use in Obesity Care

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LA – Most people either know someone or are personally impacted by obesity. Despite its severity and prevalence, obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) wasn’t recognized as a disease until 2013 by the American Medical Association.   Years later, many still think the disease is related to lifestyle choices. Anti-obesity medications (AOMs) are often not discussed as an element of obesity treatment …