Emily
1 min
In this blog post we will discuss the obesity crisis facing the world. Incidence of obesity has nearly tripled since the 1970s, and in addition there has been an increasing incidence of obesity in young adults and children. The effects of this on healthcare, morbidity and mortality are wide ranging, and we will explore some areas of this and how to answer related questions in your Medical School Interviews.
Definitions and introduction:
What factors contribute to obesity?
Case Study: Prada-Willi Syndrome
What are the consequences of obesity?
Top tips for approaching MMI and Interview questions
Mock interview question:
"Should we focus on preventing obesity or treating its consequences?"
Learn the definitions of obesity and the main contributing factors.
Read around the topic - you can use our website www.TheAspiringMedics.com
Answer questions with care as this may be a sensitive topic.