Ending Weight Stigma to Advance Health Equity

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38945180/ Ending weight stigma to advance health equity In this article, the authors explore obesity and related conditions, which have a greater impact on marginalized groups, leading to further health disparities. They also note that weight stigma exacerbates this marginalization. According to the authors, to promote health equity, it is crucial to raise awareness about weight stigma and integrate efforts to reduce weight stigma into all disease prevention and treatment interventions. Author: Rebecca L. Pearl, Laurie Friedman Donze, Lisa G. Rosas, Tanya Agurs-Collins, Monica L. Baskin, Jessica Y. Breland, Carmen Byker Shanks, Kristen Cooksey Stowers, Shaneeta Johnson, Bruce Y. Lee, Michelle Y. Martin, Priscah Mujuru*, Angela Odoms-Young, Emily Panza, Nicolaas P. Pronk, Kesha Calicutt, Joe Nadglowski, Patricia M. Nece, Michele Tedder, Lisa S. Chow, Harini Krishnamurti, Melanie Jay, Dan Xi, Ania M. Jastreboff, and Fatima Cody Stanford Journal: American Journal of Preventive Medicine, June 28