Why Young People Are Worse Off Than Their Parents — and What to Do About it (from TED Talks Daily)
Prof G Markets
Access Greatness: GLP-1 for All
GLP-1 drugs are seen as transformative, particularly in high-income areas like the Upper East Side, where they are used primarily for weight loss by affluent individuals. However, there is a pressing need for these medications to be more accessible to low-income populations suffering from diabetes. The high cost of these prescriptions highlights a systemic issue where economic barriers prevent those who truly need the treatment from receiving it. The underlying critique points to a cycle perpetuated by the industrial food and medical sectors, which profits from obesity-related health issues rather than promoting equitable access to essential medications.
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