Women gain more weight than men; GLP-1 injections offer new hope.

• * Contrary to popular belief, women are more prone to weight gain than men; a 2022 global survey showed 18% of women were overweight compared to 14% of men.
• * In India, NFHS-5 data indicates 24% of women and 23% of men are overweight or obese, with doctors suggesting the actual disparity might be higher (55% women vs 45% men).
• * Women's estrogen hormone promotes subcutaneous fat (hips, thighs), which is harder to remove, while men tend to accumulate visceral fat (around organs), which is dangerous but potentially easier to reduce.
• * Women increasingly use GLP-1 injections for weight loss due to societal pressure and self-awareness, despite the drug being gender-neutral in effect.
• * More research is needed on GLP-1 analog response in women to develop tailored treatments, as women face greater challenges in weight loss, even after bariatric surgery.

Why It Matters: Contrary to belief, women are more prone to weight gain, needing tailored health focus.