Obesity as a Disease
The classification of obesity as a disease by the AMA in 2013 sparked controversy, especially given the timing with new weight loss medications entering the market. There are concerns about the lobbying efforts behind this decision, revealing a web of financial interests and ethical dilemmas within the medical community. The normalization of such practices raises questions about oversight and accountability in the healthcare industry.In this clip
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Is obesity a disease?
Is obesity a disease as discussed in the episode "Healthcare for Fat People is Based on the Premise that it's Acceptable to Kill Us to Make Us Thin." and the clip Obesity as Disease?
I have a question about the episode 181. How to reverse high blood pressure and the clip Physician Weight Bias. Is obesity considered a disease?