For decades, stigma and shame drove discourse around obesity. That's finally changing, as modern science continues to reshape those conversations. Obesity is now widely recognized as a lifelong chronic disease––but what's behind that evolution? Why does raising awareness about obesity's complexities matter for individuals living with it? And how can a better understanding of obesity impact long-term treatment plans and outcomes?
Omada Health's Carolyn Jasik, MD, Chief Medical Officer, is back for another webinar. She is joined by world-renowned obesity specialist, Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School and Bola Bukoye, Senior Clinical Manager of Quality and Health Equity at Omada Health. They cover the following questions and more:
- Why is obesity considered a chronic disease?
- How does physiology affect weight loss attempts and weight regain?
- How do social drivers of health impact racial and ethnic disparities in obesity rates?
- What should support look like for individuals on their weight health journey?
