Digital Footprints of Obesity Treatment: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and the Health Equity Divide.
Circulation
; 150(3): 171-173, 2024 Jul 16.
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ABSTRACT
Our research investigates the societal implications of access to glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists, particularly in light of recent clinical trials demonstrating the efficacy of semaglutide in reducing cardiovascular mortality. A decade-long analysis of Google Trends indicates a significant increase in searches for GLP-1 agonists, primarily in North America. This trend contrasts with the global prevalence of obesity. Given the high cost of GLP-1 agonists, a critical question arises Will this disparity in medication accessibility exacerbate the global health equity gap in obesity treatment? This viewpoint explores strategies to address the health equity gap exacerbated by this emerging medication. Because GLP-1 agonists hold the potential to become a cornerstone in obesity treatment, ensuring equitable access is a pressing public health concern.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Equidad en Salud
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Receptor del Péptido 1 Similar al Glucagón
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Obesidad
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Circulation
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos