Changing the global obesity narrative to recognize and reduce weight stigma: A position statement from the World Obesity Federation

Summary Weight stigma, defined as pervasive misconceptions and stereotypes associated with higher body weight, is both a social determinant of health and a human rights issue. It is imperative to consider how weight stigma may be impeding health promotion efforts on a global scale. The World Obesity...

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Published in:	Obesity reviews 2024-01, Vol.25 (1), p.e13642-n/a
Main Authors:	Nutter, Sarah, Eggerichs, Laura A., Nagpal, Taniya S., Ramos Salas, Ximena, Chin Chea, Christine, Saiful, Shubo, Ralston, Johanna, Barata‐Cavalcanti, Olivia, Batz, Claudia, Baur, Louise A., Birney, Susie, Bryant, Sheree, Buse, Kent, Cardel, Michelle I., Chugh, Aastha, Cuevas, Ada, Farmer, Mychelle, Ibrahim, Allison, Kataria, Ishu, Kotz, Catherine, Kyle, Ted, Brocq, Sara, Mooney, Vicki, Mullen, Clare, Nadglowski, Joe, Neveux, Margot, Papapietro, Karin, Powis, Jaynaide, Puhl, Rebecca M., Rea Ruanova, Bernardo, Saunders, Jessica F., Stanford, Fatima Cody, Stephen, Ogweno, Tham, Kwang Wei, Urudinachi, Agbo, Vejar‐Renteria, Lesly, Walwyn, Danielle, Wilding, John, Yusop, Saifullah
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Language:	English
Subjects:	Adolescent bias Body weight body-mass index determinants diagnosis discrimination Endocrinology & Metabolism Endocrinology and Diabetes Endokrinologi och diabetes Global health health Health Promotion Human rights Humans Life span longevity management Narratives Obesity Obesity - prevention & control Overweight Physical activity Public health Social determinants of health Social Stigma stigma stigmatization Weight Prejudice Weight reduction weight stigma youth
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