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I'm not sure if it falls under thst 5% but certain psycho-meds trigger weigh gain. We do have plenty of ppl on such meds. That aside, yes, the majority of over

• tsimionescu 5y ago
  Looking at NIMH data[0], about 7.1% of US adults are diagnosed with depression, and about half of those diagnosed receive medical treatment - so at least 3.5% of the population is receiving medically prescribed treatments that are known to cause weight issues from depression alone. Adding other mental illnesses, endocrine disorders, and drug abuse, I would bet that at least 10% of the population is receiving drugs that are known to affect weight regulation mechanisms. Still, this is a far cry from the >30% experiencing obesity, especially since not all psychoactive drugs alter body weight, and only a percentage of people taking those drugs that do will experience weight changes. [0] https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression