Skinny, Inc. Part 3: Body image in the age of Ozempic - The Globe and Mail

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• – The use of prescription weight loss medication like Ozempic has raised concerns about its impact on body image, with some users feeling pressure to achieve unrealistic physical ideals.
• – The pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly has been accused of aggressively marketing the medication to promote weight loss, particularly among young people, contributing to a culture of body dissatisfaction.
• – Experts warn that the widespread use of Ozempic and other weight loss medications could perpetuate a culture of body shaming and low self-esteem, particularly among women.