Obesity Week 2023 Special - The Health Benefits of Weight Loss

Prof. Carel le Roux welcomes Prof. Alex Miras as they discuss recent publications on why losing weight can bring health benefits for people with obesity

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This independent educational activity is supported by an educational grant from Eli Lilly. The educational content has been developed by Liberum IME in collaboration with an independent steering committee; Eli Lilly had no influence on the content of this educational activity.

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