In September 2023, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) approved updated ICD-10-CM obesity codes and they go into effect on October 1, 2024.
Hormonal differences, like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and the implications of obesity for fertility illustrate some of the ways in which women’s experiences with obesity diverge from those of men.
Weight Watchers and the STOP Obesity Alliance collaborated on a study to better understand food noise and how it impacts people with overweight and obesity.