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It’s Time We Redefine Obesity

Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Dr Nurain Mohd Noor, Head of Endocrinology, Hospital Putrajaya

28-Mar-25 16:00

It’s Time We Redefine Obesity

What does it mean to be obese? We’re now slowly recognising that it’s not just a result of your lifestyle choices, but is a complex disease. Earlier this year, a group of international experts published new guidelines to change how doctors view obesity and emphasised the need to approach it as a chronic disease. We’ll find out what that means with Dr George Lee, and Dr Nurain Mohd Noor, consultant endocrinologist from Hospital Putrajaya. 


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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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Categories:  wellnessmanaging disease

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