Obesity stigma as a globalizing health challenge

Abstract Background Based on studies conducted in the global north, it is well documented that those who feel stigmatized by overweight/obesity can suffer extreme emotional distress, be subject to (often legal and socially-acceptable) discrimination, and adjust diet and exercise behaviors. These lea...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Brewis, Cindi SturtzSreetharan, Amber Wutich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:Globalization and Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12992-018-0337-x