RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Mosley, Mary
T1 Addressing Obesity Stigma in Health Care
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 47
SP 6
OP 7
DO 10.1177/155989771447002
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/47/6.abstract
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.