Published Aug 3, 2021

The Body Mass Index

Michael Hobbes and Aubrey Gordon delve into the flawed origins and consequences of the Body Mass Index, exposing its role in perpetuating medical bias and inadequate care, while critiquing the influence of pharmaceutical companies and media on health perceptions.

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Medical Consequences
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Corporate and Political Factors
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BMI Foundation
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The Body Mass Index

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Biases in Obesity Studies

Eugenics and Galton

BMI Misconceptions

Evolving Obesity Research

Standardizing Body Fat

BMI Origins

Changing BMI Definitions

Body Size Perception

Medical Bias Realities

BMI Evolution

Global Obesity Insights

Insurance Companies' Influence

Obesity Task Force

Unraveling BMI History

Episode Highlights

Medical Consequences

Corporate and Political Factors

BMI Foundation

The Body Mass Index

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Medical Consequences

Corporate and Political FactorsThe discussion shifts to the role of pharmaceutical companies in shaping obesity as a global health crisis. Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes explore how media narratives and corporate interests have influenced public perceptions of health standards.

Corporate and Political Factors

BMI Foundation