(NewsNation) — The rate of adult obesity in the United States continued its gradual decline in 2025, as the use of GLP-1 drugs saw a sharp incline.

The adult obesity rate declined again to 37% this year — down from last year's 37.5%, and 2022's record-high of 39.9% — according to new numbers from Gallup.

The biggest improvements are among adults 40 to 64, where prescriptions for these drugs have also spiked the most.

But these numbers come from self-reported surveys, so while the trend is clear, the actual obesity rate may still be higher.

Weight-loss drug use doubled since early 2024: Gallup

Researchers point to the weight-loss drug boom in recent years as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and other drugs have swept the health scene, particularly in the last year.

Gallup polling found that

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