The truth about weight loss drugs
One in four adults in Pakistan is overweight. Experts explain why obesity needs medical attention
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Pakistan is facing an unprecedented health emergency that we rarely talk about: Obesity. Traditionally viewed as a Western or elite problem, current data reveal a terrifying shift: 1 in every 4 adults in Pakistan is now overweight or obese.
Shockingly, by 2030, Pakistan is projected to have the 5th largest obese population in the world.
In this episode of Spotlight, Tanya Abbasi sits down with Rashed Rafique Butt, Representative, Novo Nordisk Pakistan, who has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
From his inspirational roots in Sialkot to leading a top multinational pharmaceutical company, he unpacks the systemic issues behind Pakistan's weight crisis.
We dive into why obesity is a biological disease, not a personal failure, and why for many people struggling with stubborn weight, lifestyle changes alone are simply not enough.
Medical intervention, including anti-obesity medication, is a legitimate and proven option but only when pursued under proper medical supervision.
The message is simple: if you are genuinely overweight or obese and struggling, help exists. But the right way to access it is through your doctor, not social media.
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