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The Obesity Crisis - TEDMED Great Challenges

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Explore the complex issue of obesity in America through this 49-minute TEDMED Great Challenges talk. Delve into the multifaceted causes and effects of the obesity crisis, examining its social, economic, psychological, and medical aspects. Gain insights from various experts as they discuss the challenges of addressing obesity, including public health perspectives, societal pressures, and potential solutions. Learn about the comparison between the obesity epidemic and the tobacco smoking epidemic, and understand why simple solutions are not effective for this persistent problem. Discover how education, social pressure, and food policies play a role in tackling obesity. Analyze the current state of obesity rates and the efforts to publicize the crisis. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the obesity challenge and its impact on individuals, families, and society as a whole.

Syllabus

Introduction
Obesity Action Coalition
Rocky Moron
Rebecca Pool
Scott Kaan
Monica Elliman
Dr Michael Saylor
John Alrich
Dr David Saylor
Lisa Fields
Rebecca Roan
Ted Medcom
Dr Andrew McAfee
Is it social or individual responsibility
Is obesity getting ignored
The public health community is nervous
The obesity epidemic
How to change society
The tobacco smoking epidemic
Social pressure
Education
Food
Obesity crisis publicized
Obesity rates level off
Obesity rates are leveling off
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