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This episode discusses why obesity is classified as a chronic disease and its implications for healthcare and stigma.

In this episode I'm setteling a long time dabte of why obesity is classified as a chronic, complex disease rather than a willpower problem, reflecting insights from the Obesity Medicine Association’s annual conference in San Diego. Labeling obesity a disease can expand access to medical and surgical care, reduce stigma, and support research including GLP-1 therapies. 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast 00:36 OMA Conference Takeaways 02:20 Willpower Myth Debunked 03:29 Why Disease Label Matters 03:50...

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