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Dr Tiffany Powell-Wiley’s obesity talk Part 3: Obesity Timestamps (01:15) Challenge of obesity in society (06:44) Managing stigmas (10:25) Causes of obesity (13:15) Changes in energy storage (16:07) Prevalence of Chronic conditions (18:25) Pharmacological drugs to lose weight? (20:12) Laws to combat obesity? (21:43) Future of the obesity epidemic (23:13) Obesity and covid (25:37) Are we committed to improving obesity? (29:07) Affordability of treatment (32:20) Closing remarks Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley is here again to continue the discussion of obesity and its many accompanying factors. Today, Dr. Bola Sogade and Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley highlight the stigma surrounding obesity. This stigma creates additional challenges for obese individuals in our society. Dr. Powell-Wiley emphasizes the need for stigma education for health professionals in order to improve health outcomes. In this episode, the two doctors also discuss treatment and intervention for obesity. With new possibilities for treatment, Dr. Powell-Wiley sees hope in improving the obesity epidemic. By acknowledging the complexity of obesity and addressing it in various ways, we can help make healthy choices the easy choices. #obesity #obesitystigma #obesityepidemic #obgyn #womenshealth #obesityrisks #healthandwellness