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[[Anti-obesity drugs]], commonly referred to as [[weight loss pharmaceuticals]], are medications used to aid in[[ weight loss]]. [[Obesity]] is a developing concern on a [[global scale]], with an increasing number of people suffering from obesity-related | [[Anti-obesity drugs]], commonly referred to as [[weight loss pharmaceuticals]], are medications used to aid in [[ weight loss]]. [[Obesity]] is a developing concern on a [[global scale]], with an increasing number of people suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain malignancies. Anti-obesity medications are intended to assist patients with a [[body mass index]] (BMI) of 30 or higher, or those with a BMI of 27 or higher who have [[weight-related health issues]]. | ||
==Different types of anti-obesity drugs== | ==Different types of anti-obesity drugs== |