Research
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Societal stigma surrounding obesity negatively impacts psychological, physical, and socioeconomic health, and hinders engagement with obesity services.
Recognize that societal stigma is a major barrier to your health. Healthcare providers are encouraged to approach these topics sensitively and with your permission. You deserve compassionate care regardless of your weight.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Such widespread societal stigmatising views on obesity have negative consequences for people living with obesity, that include psychological, physical, and socioeconomic harm... This can stymie effective lifestyle management... and engagement with obesity services.
Why this rating
Supported by cited literature (Ref 3) on obesity stigma.
Source
How will the latest modifications to the CG189 NICE guidelines for obesity management likely impact clinical care?
Thomas M. Barber · HepatoBiliary Surgery and Nutrition · 2023
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