There Are No Pockets in a Shroud

Explore the urgent need to address obesity as a public health crisis in this 14-minute TEDx talk. Discover how the individual and government purse is being drained by managing multiple chronic health conditions, despite decreasing life expectancy. Learn about the silent pandemic of obesity affecting 12.5 million adults in Australia and the global stigmatization surrounding it. Examine the economic costs of not prioritizing obesity management and prevention. Gain insights from Dr. Kirby White, a Specialist General Practitioner dedicated to supporting patients with obesity, as she advocates for recognizing obesity as a significant chronic disease. Understand the importance of medical and surgical treatments for weight loss, and learn about Dr. White's contributions to STEM and her efforts in creating sustainable medical resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.