• The Commission is shifting focus from simple weight metrics to the impact of obesity on health
• Clear clinical criteria have been established for defining obesity as a disease, making it easier to assess and manage patients, stratify treatments, and guide future policies and research priorities
• The importance of early intervention to prevent progression to organ dysfunction
• The Commission aims to reduce stigma for those living with obesity and improve access to care
• Provide guidance for policymakers and potentially create an obligation to fund and treat obesity as a defined clinical disease

 

Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 38 mins

Expert: Dr Catherine Bacus, Bariatric General Practitioner

 

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