Accelerating obesity intervention in the UAE could help more than 1.2 million adults overcome obesity by 2031, while unlocking billions in healthcare savings and economic gains, according to a new report released by AI economics policy advisory firm Whiteshield and commissioned by Eli Lilly.
The report, titled Beneath the Surface: The Hidden Socioeconomic Impacts of Weight Loss, argues that obesity should no longer be viewed solely as a healthcare issue but as a broader societal and economic challenge that impacts productivity, education,…