Gerard McQuinlan
Dr. Gerard McQuinlan is an obesity specialist who advocates for treating obesity as a disease rather than a failure of willpower. He emphasizes the hormonal and physiological factors that contribute to weight control and suggests that subsidizing weight loss medications could lead to long-term savings for taxpayers by reducing related health issues such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,271 | $210,000 | 186$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,822,233 | 4,271 | $210,000 | 186$ |
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New Zealand:
Obesity specialist Dr Gerard McQuinlan told The Front Page we need to start treating obesity like a disease.
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