Health Professions
8 years ago

Weight stigma harms health, perpetuates disparities in society

Canadian Medical Association Journal
Weight-related stigma and health policy
Patricia Thille, May Friedman, Jenny Setchell

Paper Summary

Obesity can lead to health issues, but being stigmatized for being overweight can also harm health. Feeling judged for being fat can cause stress, affecting both the mind and body. This stress might be a reason why there are differences in health between people of different sizes.

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