Adherence
Access to obesity treatment in Canada is inequitable, with patients having high socioeconomic status being overrepresented in treatment programs compared to the general population of people with obesity, who are more likely to have lower socioeconomic status.
If you have a lower income, you may face barriers to accessing obesity treatment due to lack of insurance coverage. Advocate for yourself and your community for better access to affordable treatments. There are resources and programs that may help, and discussing financial concerns with your doctor is important.
A large proportion of PwO had high socioeconomic status, suggesting that PwO who access treatment may not be representative of the overall population of PwO in Canada.
Why this rating
Descriptive survey data, but consistent with broader literature on health inequities.
Source
Management and impact of obesity in Canada: A real-world survey of people with obesity and their physicians
Jennifer M. Glass et al. · Obesity Pillars · 2025
DOI 10.1016/j.obpill.2025.100171
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