Morbid obesity can reduce life expectancy by an average of nine years and contributes to over 30,000 deaths annually in the UK.
Synopsis
Morbid obesity can reduce life expectancy by an average of nine years and contributes to over 30,000 deaths annually in the UK.
Synopsis
A specialist pathology team conducts a post-mortem on a 17-stone woman who donated her body to medical science. The examination reveals how excessive fat impacts vital organs. Medical professionals discuss the dangers of morbid obesity, which can shorten life expectancy by an average of nine years. In the UK, over 30,000 deaths each year are linked to this condition. With 65 percent of the population classified as overweight or obese, the film addresses the obesity crisis and its effects on public health.
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Why Watch
- See the autopsy of a 17-stone woman.
- Find out how fat affects vital organs.
- Meet the specialist pathology team tackling obesity.
Did You Know
- Morbid obesity can reduce life expectancy by an average of nine years.
- Over 30,000 deaths annually in the UK are linked to obesity.
- 65 percent of the UK population is classified as overweight or obese.
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What is the average reduction in life expectancy due to morbid obesity?
Morbid obesity can reduce life expectancy by an average of nine years.
How many deaths annually in the UK are attributed to obesity?
Obesity is responsible for over 30,000 deaths annually in the UK.
What percentage of the UK population is classified as overweight or obese?
65 percent of the population is classified as overweight or obese.
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