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This presentation (1:12:02 minutes) given by Katherine Hoerster discusses how to promote population health equity through behavioral weight management care and primary care. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) characterize prevalence of and disparities in higher Body Mass Index (BMI); (2) explore determinants of higher BMI, from mental health conditions to social determinants of health; (3) provide overview of primary care-based approaches to weight management, emphasizing behavioral approaches; and (4) describe preliminary work focused on addressing weight and PTSD symptoms among Veterans and its implications for broad weight management approaches. Presentation slides are available to download on the link.