255. Introduction to Obesity

In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss obesity. By the end of this podcast you should be able to: Define what is obesity. Describe the most recent epidemiology of obesity globally and in Canada. Calculate body mass index and define the terms overweight, obesity and severe obesity. Review the pathophysiology of obesity and its comorbidities.

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