According to a global survey of those living with obesity in 2026, ** percent were told to eat healthier and to exercise more by a doctor when they were discussing their weight in an appointment. Just over a ** were told to join a weight management program or use a digital health tool, while ** percent were recommended to undertake bariatric surgery.
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Ipsos. (March 4, 2026). Share of adults with obesity who received the following recommendations from a doctor when discussing their weight as of 2026 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/1661191/doctor-recommendations-for-those-living-with-obesity-worldwide/
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Share of adults with obesity who received the following recommendations from a doctor when discussing their weight as of 2026 [Graph], Ipsos, March 4, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1661191/doctor-recommendations-for-those-living-with-obesity-worldwide/
