Chapter
The Gendered Aspects of the Obesity Epidemic
44:18 - 49:02 (04:43)
The disproportionate prescription of diet pills to women in comparison to men is just one of the gendered aspects of the obesity epidemic. Female weight is much more highly scrutinized than male weight, potentially leading to the untimely downfall of promising young women in society.
Clips
The effects of primary pulmonary hypertension can have an onset that is long after the first time patients take fen-phen, and in some cases, it can happen decades later; it is difficult to prove a causal relationship on an individual level.
44:18 - 45:36 (01:18)
Summary
The effects of primary pulmonary hypertension can have an onset that is long after the first time patients take fen-phen, and in some cases, it can happen decades later; it is difficult to prove a causal relationship on an individual level.
ChapterThe Gendered Aspects of the Obesity Epidemic
EpisodeFen Phen & Redux
PodcastMaintenance Phase
This podcast episode explores the gendered aspects of obesity epidemic and diet pills, which are marketed towards women despite there being no reason why women would be prescribed diet pills more than men.
45:36 - 49:02 (03:25)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the gendered aspects of obesity epidemic and diet pills, which are marketed towards women despite there being no reason why women would be prescribed diet pills more than men. The discussion sheds light on the societal expectations placed on women's appearance and the impact of gender bias in healthcare.