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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<ul> <li>The Commission is shifting focus from simple weight metrics to the impact of obesity on health</li> <li>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</li> <li>The importance of early intervention to prevent progression to organ dysfunction</li> <li>The Commission aims to reduce stigma for those living with obesity and improve access to care</li> <li>Provide guidance for policymakers and potentially create an obligation to fund and treat obesity as a defined clinical disease</li> </ul> &nbsp; Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 38 mins Expert: Dr Catherine Bacus,&nbsp;Bariatric General Practitioner &nbsp; Register for our fortnightly FREE WEBCASTS Every second Tuesday | 7:00pm-9:00pm AEDT <a href="https://www.healthed.com.au/webcast/">Click here to register for the next one</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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