PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Mosley, Mary
ED  - Puhl, Rebecca M.
TI  - Addressing Obesity Stigma in Health Care
DP  - 2014  01
TA  - MD Conference Express
PG  - 6--7
VI  - 14
IP  - 47
4099  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/47/6.short
4100  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/47/6.full
AB  - Weight stigma is defined as negative attitudes toward persons because of their excess body weight, including such stereotypes as their being at fault for their weight and their lacking willpower and discipline. Substantial evidence also exists of weight bias and prejudice in the media, employment, education, and health care. This article discusses that impact on patient behavior and health, as well as strategies to eliminate discrimination.