Is the term ‘obese’ outdated? New global report says yes!

With the huge success of the once-weekly injectable weight-loss treatments such as Ozempic® and Wegovy® over recent years to help combat the global ‘obesity’ epidemic; medical professionals have called for a new definition of the term ‘obese’.

Despite individuals with higher levels of adipose tissue having more health issues, being ‘obese’ is not a disease in its own entirety; just a precursor to other health issues. The idea of obesity as a disease remains highly controversial amongst medical professionals.