Lauren Ball

Lauren Ball, a Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing at The University of Queensland, discusses the controversial topic of funding weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. She dives into the health consequences of obesity and the ethical dilemma of subsidizing these treatments. The conversation explores whether taxpayer money should support weight loss for those without diabetes and assesses the potential societal benefits of wider access to these medications. Finally, they highlight the stigma surrounding body size and its impact on healthcare access.