Investor Presentation H1 2023
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Investor presentation
First six months of 2023
More than 764 million people are living with obesity, yet the
narrative is changing
Obesity is a global epidemic
affecting more than 764 million people¹
Obesity impacts both the individual and
society at large
The obesity narrative is changing
Media: Shift to more empathetic
tone
Obesity prevalence (%)
<10.0
10.0-19.9
20.0-29.9
≥30.0
Not applicable
Obesity is associated with
>200 possible health
complications²
~3% of global GDP and
>8% of healthcare budget
per country³
Α
५
Healthcare professionals:
Increased recognition among
societies within healthcare
D
Policymakers: More
government recognition
People with obesity: Patient
groups are encouraging PwO to
seek treatment
Note: Obesity is defined as BMI > 30; PWO: People with obesity
1 World Obesity Atlas 2022 2 Yuen M., Earle R., Kadambi N., et al. A systematic review and evaluation of current evidence reveals 236 Obesity-Associated Disorders (OBAD). Massachusetts General Hospital & George Washington University. [Poster presentation]; 3
Dobbs R, Sawers C, Thompson F, et al. Overcoming Obesity: An Initial Economic Analysis. McKinsey Global Institute.
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