Dr. Maria Abreu: Obesity is Not a Lifestyle (Miller School of Medicine)

Dr. Maria Abreu calls for a shift in the understanding and treatment of obesity, particularly in the Hispanic community, where obesity rates are high. She advocates for the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act, which would expand Medicare coverage for effective weight-loss treatments, including medications and counseling. Dr. Abreu highlights the health disparities worsened by limited access to care and warns of the dangerous reliance on black-market medications. She urges public support for legislative action to address this growing health crisis.