PRI’s “The World” Global Obesity Panel Discussion

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‘Weighing In: Obesity Goes Global,’ from PRI’s "The World" aired November 12-16. Reported by Patrick Cox, the series examines the complex problem of obesity across the globe and looks at some potential solutions from public health programs to new obesity drugs.

Visit "The World’s" website to listen to entire obesity series.

PRI’s "The World" is a one-hour, weekday radio news magazine offering a mix of news, features, interviews, and music from around the globe. "The World" is a co-production of the BBC World Service, PRI and WGBH Boston.

PRI’s "The World" is a one-hour, weekday radio news magazine offering a mix of news, features, interviews, and music from around the globe. "The World" is a co-production of the BBC World Service, PRI and WGBH Boston. More from PRI’s "The World."

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