The tide has turned to a greater focus on medical weight loss programs, many of which are now using the new obesity drugs. The big story of 2022 has been the soaring demand for new drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic, and Saxenda, with more new drugs coming soon.

The U.S. weight loss market has grown 16% from 2020, to $75 billion, recovering much of the ground lost to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, many competitors have had to shift to virtual delivery of services, changed their operating models, and are just now recovering from supply chain disruptions.

Weight loss industry data at the national level is hard to obtain and analyze. There is no national trade association for the weight loss industry. At the state level, it’s even more challenging. Within the state, there are significant differences from county to county.

Meditation has become more mainstream in America, boosted by soaring subscriptions to apps such as Calm and Headspace.

There are 6.8 million children and adults with autism in America, and the United States is the largest market for autism treatment programs.

The $20 billion U.S. funeral homes industry is a mature, low-growth and fragmented business comprised of mostly independent services.

Obesity levels in American are not improving, as 70% of adults are overweight or obese, with no change in sight.

Demand for physical therapy services is growing, for several reasons: an aging American population, rising obesity levels, consumers seeking alternatives to opioids for pain management, and the cost savings and effectiveness of outpatient rehab.

Part of the weight loss market was hit hard in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing recession forced the closure of health clubs and many retail weight loss centers.

The $15 billion U.S. collection agencies industry, like many other services, was affected by the pandemic — but in a good way.