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U.S. obesity rate fell to 37% in 2025, driven by widespread use of GLP-1 drugs, though access remains limited.
A new Gallup survey shows the U.S. obesity rate dropped to 37% in 2025, down from a 2022 peak of 39.9%, with widespread use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide cited as a key factor.
Usage of these injectable medications more than doubled in 18 months, rising from 5.8% to 12.4% of Americans, particularly among adults aged 50 to 64, where obesity rates fell by 5.0 percentage points.
Women are more likely to use the drugs and report greater weight loss.
Despite their effectiveness, access remains limited, as many insurers plan to stop covering the drugs, leaving patients to pay about $500 monthly.
Oral versions are in development, but affordability remains a major barrier.
The survey also found a record-high diabetes rate of 13.8%.
La tasa de obesidad en EE. UU. cayó al 37% en 2025, impulsada por el uso generalizado de medicamentos GLP-1, aunque el acceso sigue siendo limitado.