obesity

If major risk factors like obesity, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure were eliminated by 2050, 12.4 million deaths could be averted in the U.S.

But restrictions in the new regulations, which aim to tackle childhood obesity, will only apply to the identifiable products in an advert.

The rollout of Mounjaro opens up the option of this new generation of weight-loss drugs to the wider public who are struggling with severe obesity.

Targeting modifiable lifestyle factors -- mainly prevention of obesity via a healthy, balanced diet and adequate exercise -- has been the mainstay of initial management for knee osteoarthritis, Dr. Akkaya noted.

The government says the legislation, which applies to both paid online adverts and TV adverts shown before 21:00, is designed to curb childhood obesity.