The Fattening Room & Venus of Willendorf

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Dr Tiffany Powell-WileyTimestamps:(00:50) Origin of obesity(03:30) Body image(06:05) Intro of Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley (08:40) Public health crisis (12:00) Social determinants of obesity (15:20) Obesity in women (21:45) Research goals Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley joins Dr. Bola Sogade to discuss obesity, a condition severely stressing the healthcare system. Dr. Powell-Wiley is a cardiologist who focuses on many components of obesity and its effects on cardiovascular disease. This episode begins with the origin of obesity. Dr. Sogade explains the fattening room, a tribal custom where girls were prepared for womanhood by eating heavy meals in order to gain weight. Fat displayed prosperity, fertility, and beauty. The term obesity, in regard to health, was not used in the English language until the 19th century. In recent years, obesity has become a worldwide public health crisis. The two doctors discuss the social determinants of obesity and obesity-related cardiovascular factors that contribute to race and ethnic disparities. Additional issues associated with obesity in women, such as fertility issues, preeclampsia, and spontaneous miscarriages are also described. This episode concludes with an explanation of Dr. Tiffany Powell-Wiley’s research and associated goals.#obesity #cardiovasculardisease #socialdeterminants #obesityinwomen #obgyn #fertility #health Support the show

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