Obesity: The Post Mortem

This documentary delves into the severe risks excessive fat poses to our essential internal organs. It tracks a team of pathology experts as they perform an autopsy on a 17-stone woman who donated her body to science. Their discoveries during the examination are eye-opening, revealing the severe consequences of obesity through striking visuals and intriguing medical insights. Morbid obesity is known to shorten life expectancy by about nine years and is responsible for over 30,000 deaths annually in the UK. With 65 percent of the population already overweight or obese, this remarkable film makes a significant contribution to the discussion on fat, diet, lifestyle, and the challenges the healthcare system faces with the escalating obesity epidemic.