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Deep Dive: Obesity: The Post Mortem (2016)

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Obesity: The Post Mortem
In 'Obesity: The Post Mortem', a specialist pathology team examines the body of a 17-stone woman who donated her body for medical research. The film focuses on the effects of morbid obesity on internal organs, providing a detailed look at how excessive fat impacts health. The documentary uses visual evidence from the autopsy to illustrate the physical consequences of obesity. The film presents alarming statistics, such as the reduction of life expectancy by an average of nine years for those with morbid obesity. It also addresses the wider effects of obesity in the UK, where over 30,000 deaths annually are attributed to this condition, and 65 percent of the population is classified as overweight or obese. This examination serves as a critical commentary on public health and the healthcare system's response to the obesity epidemic.

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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Public health issuesMedical science enthusiastsObesity research