Obesity, Stigma and the Science of Weight
Society often blames individuals for obesity, but science tells a different story. Two bariatric surgeons discuss the medical complexities of weight and how stigma affects health outcomes. Join us as we talk to Erik DeAngelis, MD, and Eleisha Flanagan, MD, bariatric surgeons at UM Charles Regional Medical Center.
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