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Fat Jabs Spark Divorce Boom: Experts Warn
7 Apr
Summary
- Rapid weight loss, often from drugs, may double divorce likelihood.
- Divorces typically occur a couple of years after treatment begins.
- Empowerment from weight loss may lead to leaving unhealthy relationships.
The growing trend of weight loss drugs is anticipated to lead to a substantial increase in divorce rates across Britain, according to health experts. Research, initially focusing on bariatric surgery patients, indicates that individuals undergoing rapid weight loss are nearly twice as likely to divorce.
This trend is expected to be amplified by the widespread use of medications like semaglutide, Mounjaro, and Wegovy, which are popular for controlling eating habits. Professor Per-Arne Svensson's original research found that gastric band patients were almost 50% more likely to divorce within six years.
Studies suggest that separations often occur a couple of years after initiating weight loss treatments. Experts theorize that as individuals embark on a healthier lifestyle and feel more empowered, they may be more inclined to leave relationships that are no longer fulfilling or healthy.
While divorce rates in England and Wales hit a 50-year low in 2022, the impact of weight loss drugs on relationships is a developing area of study. It is important to note that these drugs are also being prescribed by the NHS to help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
