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Should Health Premiums be Based on Weight?

2/19/2010
Recorded on 2/19/2010

Program Overview:

Most of us are likely to think health premiums based on weight breaks a multitude of ethical practices. Well, you and millions of others are likely to be thinking along the same lines. On this episode of health issues, Andrew and Peter are joined by Peter Pitts, President and co-founder of the Center for Medicine to better understand what the proposed legislation means for you, loved ones and your wallet.

Experts and Guests:

Peter Pitts Peter Pitts,
President and co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest
Peter Pitts is President and co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest and Partner/Director Global Healthcare, Porter Novelli. Prior to founding CMPI, Pitts was a Senior Fellow for healthcare studies at the Pacific Research Institute. more >

Sponsored By:

  • Patient Power Health Issues

Transcript:

  1. Introduction LISTEN
  2. Good Health vs. Body Image LISTEN
  3. Statistics on Overweight Americans LISTEN
  4. Obesity as a Social Issue LISTEN
  5. Diet and Exercise in a Culture of Food LISTEN

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