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[Bariatric surgery -- stereotypes and paradigms].

E Hell1, K Miller

  • 1A. ö. KH-Hallein und Ludwig-Boltzmann-Institut für Gastroenterologie und experim. Chirurgie, Hallein.

Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|January 17, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Obesity is a complex disease, not a moral failing. Negative perceptions of obesity and bariatric surgery hinder patient care and require a paradigm shift among medical professionals and the public.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical sociology
  • Public health
  • Endocrinology

Context:

  • Physicians and the public often view obesity as a moral failing rather than a disease.
  • Negative stigmas contribute to discriminatory practices by insurers and healthcare providers.
  • Cultural paradigms influence perceptions of obesity and its treatment.

Purpose:

  • To challenge the prevailing negative paradigms surrounding obesity and bariatric surgery.
  • To advocate for the recognition of obesity as a multifactorial disease.
  • To promote a more compassionate and evidence-based approach to treating morbid obesity.

Summary:

  • Morbid obesity is a complex, multifactorial condition influenced by genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors.
  • It is recognized as a significant health hazard, contrary to the belief that it stems from personal fault or addiction.
  • Current prejudices lead to the rejection of bariatric surgery by insurers and healthcare professionals.

Impact:

  • Changing negative perceptions is crucial for improving patient access to necessary bariatric treatments.
  • Adopting a disease-centric view can reduce stigma and discrimination against individuals with obesity.
  • This shift is essential for equitable healthcare and better health outcomes for obese patients.

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