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[Stigmatization of people with obesity: understanding and confronting societal prejudice]
Johanna Frantz1,2, Styliani Mantziari3, Lucie Favre1
1Service d'endocrinologie, diabétologie et métabolisme, Département de médecine, Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois, 1011 Lausanne.
Abstract:
Obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) has been officially classified as a disease by the WHO since 2008, yet individuals affected by obesity often face blame and negative stereotypes from society and healthcare providers. This stigmatization can lead to negative impacts on both mental and physical health. This phenomenon can also lead the stigmatized person to internalize the prejudice, considering their fate as deserved. This article aims to provide healthcare professionals with the tools to better understand and care for patients with obesity.
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