Obesity (Silver Spring) May 2009 PMID 19165161

The stigma of obesity: a review and update.

Rebecca M Puhl, Chelsea A Heuer

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164
Peak: 8 in May 2019
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The discussions reveal a strong consensus on the pervasive nature of weight stigma, evidenced by references to multiple research articles and statements about healthcare biases and societal discrimination. Words like 'significant,' 'great work,' and mentions of 'shock' reflect respect and seriousness, indicating these discussions are impactful and rooted in scholarly and personal concerns.

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Most contributors agree on the significance of weight stigma and its effects, supporting the article’s findings and emphasizing the importance of addressing obesity-related bias.

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The discussions show high interest, with references to recent research, practical implications, and calls for further exploration, indicating engagement with the topic.

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Several comments delve into specific studies, such as those by Rebecca Puhl, and discuss implications like discrimination in healthcare and employment, demonstrating deep engagement with the material.

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The collection highlights how the publication influences awareness, policy debates, and scholarly work, demonstrating its high potential to impact perceptions and practices related to obesity stigma.

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Mr Doctor
@MrDoctorOficial · X

Fuentes bibliográficas: -Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines 2022: https://t.co/pkFj0OE51M -The Stigma of Obesity: A Review and Update: https://t.co/9cII1szuV0 -Weight Stigma, World Obesity: https://t.co/QxLg8zWCyA

Mar 2, 2023 · 68 likes · 1 share · 228,491 followers View post →
David Blane
@dnblane · X

Great session on weight bias, stigma and discrimination #ECO2019. So much great work in this field by Rebecca Puhl and colleagues... https://t.co/a48d12hG30 https://t.co/TZn5RQ4A7k

May 1, 2019 · 23 likes · 9 shares · 3,161 followers View post →
د. سندس ملائكة
@sundosmalaikah · X

للممارسين الصحيين وأفراد المجتمع المهتمين بالمصادر العلمية: https://t.co/WmuATinBdN https://t.co/N6RRUxFeWT https://t.co/6urjAvu3z0 https://t.co/CkYNHxh2vB https://t.co/bZSaTOyKWF

Dec 13, 2020 · 18 likes · 2 shares · 36,894 followers View post →
katie :)
@ktx0x0 · X

@bloodylikeabod @theMalcolmBlacc so this actually isn’t true and here are scholarly sources that prove it is, at least in part, systematic: -https://t.co/qn9bjkI5ax -https://t.co/K4vsRmPy6R

Dec 4, 2024 · 18 likes · 14 followers View post →
washparkhorn
@washparkhorn · X

@highbrow_nobrow “The evidence is sufficient to . . . suggest that bias may increase maladaptive eating behaviors, exercise avoidance, and in some cases reduce motivation to lose weight.” Puhl, R. M., & Heuer, C. A. (2009). The stigma of obesity: A review and update. Obesity, 17(5), 941-964.

Mar 1, 2023 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 215 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

@sguyenet I’m advocating for the de-emphasis of appearance in Ob treatment and communications because it is strongly associated w/ negative stereotypes, bias, internalized guilt, and poor health outcomes. Puhl et al have written extensively on this. https://t.co/0F1ESFQOME

Nov 28, 2022 · 5 likes · 15,964 followers View post →

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Gusti The Cat
@In_Medias_Resa · X

@UnfallchirurgW @LDoc73 @bauernhofkatze @pricipessa_ The Stigma of Obesity: A Review and Update - Puhl - 2009 - Obesity - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/D5L34wOzbf Übergewichtige Patienten werden schlechter behandelt https://t.co/dHen1NqqlC

Aug 24, 2025 · 308 followers View post →
Excitalopram :3
@Bray__97 · X

@marianalaariana Pero para ayudarte con la ignorancia te paso algunos artículos que mostraron relación entre la gordofobia y el aumento de TCA. https://t.co/nCuOmfshr9 https://t.co/nWwAmdgNOE https://t.co/TGJcjl410T https://t.co/H029HVLLS0 https://t.co/nVIDWkLtUZ https://t.co/Fy4hZGz56J

Mar 12, 2025 · 97 followers View post →
katie :)
@ktx0x0 · X

@bloodylikeabod @theMalcolmBlacc so this actually isn’t true and here are scholarly sources that prove it is, at least in part, systematic: -https://t.co/qn9bjkI5ax -https://t.co/K4vsRmPy6R

Dec 4, 2024 · 18 likes · 14 followers View post →
Laurel Dean
@fatswresearch · X

Weight stigma is what is impeding fat people getting jobs, getting promotions and getting paid equally to their counterparts. We have known this for a long time. This article uses language I don't choose to but is worth reading. (free access article) https://t.co/x4s4d0PtmJ

Oct 15, 2024 · 52 followers View post →
Gesellschaft gegen Gewichtsdiskriminierung
@GgGeV · X

Veröffentlichungen wie "Ways of coping with obesity stigma. Review and conceptual analysis." (2003) und "The stigma of obesity: a review and update." (2009) helfen uns bei unserer politischen Arbeit zum Thema #Gewichtsdiskriminierung, denn es braucht Daten für starke Argumente.

Nov 6, 2023 · 250 followers View post →
Guillermo Méndez
@Memo99373405 · X

RT @MrDoctorOficial: Fuentes bibliográficas: -Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines 2022: https://t.co/pkFj0OE51M -The Stigm…

Mar 3, 2023 · 1 share · 270 followers View post →
Mr Doctor
@MrDoctorOficial · X

Fuentes bibliográficas: -Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines 2022: https://t.co/pkFj0OE51M -The Stigma of Obesity: A Review and Update: https://t.co/9cII1szuV0 -Weight Stigma, World Obesity: https://t.co/QxLg8zWCyA

Mar 2, 2023 · 68 likes · 1 share · 228,491 followers View post →
MaryEllen
@squirlkit · X

RT @washparkhorn: @highbrow_nobrow “The evidence is sufficient to . . . suggest that bias may increase maladaptive eating behaviors, exerci…

Mar 2, 2023 · 2 shares · 11,946 followers View post →
SaltLife
@MichelleT2013 · X

RT @washparkhorn: @highbrow_nobrow “The evidence is sufficient to . . . suggest that bias may increase maladaptive eating behaviors, exerci…

Mar 2, 2023 · 2 shares · 7,064 followers View post →
washparkhorn
@washparkhorn · X

@highbrow_nobrow “The evidence is sufficient to . . . suggest that bias may increase maladaptive eating behaviors, exercise avoidance, and in some cases reduce motivation to lose weight.” Puhl, R. M., & Heuer, C. A. (2009). The stigma of obesity: A review and update. Obesity, 17(5), 941-964.

Mar 1, 2023 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 215 followers View post →
Edgar Herrera
@eddgarhh · X

La discriminación por el peso corporal sí impacta en la salud física y mental de un individuo. Los estudios sugieren que la discriminación por el peso corporal puede ser un factor de riesgo para la depresión. (9) https://t.co/l0j6pdSvqb

Feb 18, 2023 · 725 followers View post →
Ixchel García Torres
@ixchellilith · X

@DrDrag @medsinviolencia https://t.co/Fme05LOCmZ

Jan 20, 2023 · 177 followers View post →
A Sheppard
@Danette135 · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: For individuals who believe appearance should factor into the obesity discussion, I would refer you to the body of lit…

Nov 30, 2022 · 1 share · 211 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

For individuals who believe appearance should factor into the obesity discussion, I would refer you to the body of literature, which describes this association as exacerbating negative stereotypes, worsening bias, and leading to poor health outcomes. https://t.co/0F1ESFQOME https://t.co/eoyt8PIap6

Nov 28, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 15,964 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

@sguyenet I’m advocating for the de-emphasis of appearance in Ob treatment and communications because it is strongly associated w/ negative stereotypes, bias, internalized guilt, and poor health outcomes. Puhl et al have written extensively on this. https://t.co/0F1ESFQOME

Nov 28, 2022 · 5 likes · 15,964 followers View post →
Ana
@SampayoZabala · X

Esta demostrado que los médicos subestiman los síntomas de sus pacientes si son “gordos”, ignorando síntomas de cáncer de mama, colorectal y de cérvix en mujeres obesas a quienes solo les indican perder peso. Fuentes: •doi:10.1038/oby.2008.636 •doi:10.1038/sj.ijo.0803105

Oct 26, 2022 · 4 likes · 1,300 followers View post →
Out of Context Kuroda Domain
@man_of_APO · X

RT @kurubushi_rm: この展望論文のConnected Papersでのネットワーク表示はこんな感じです。 https://t.co/ShDUKcFvRz

Jun 18, 2022 · 1 share · 10 followers View post →
Out of Context Kuroda Domain
@man_of_APO · X

RT @kurubushi_rm: 肥満がアメリカでどれだけ差別されているかについて、多くの研究をまとめたもの(展望論文)としては Puhl, R. M., & Heuer, C. A. (2009). The stigma of obesity: a review and u…

Jun 18, 2022 · 1 share · 10 followers View post →
読書猿 5/23 新刊『ゼロからの読書教室』
@kurubushi_rm · X

肥満がアメリカでどれだけ差別されているかについて、多くの研究をまとめたもの(展望論文)としては Puhl, R. M., & Heuer, C. A. (2009). The stigma of obesity: a review and update. Obesity, 17(5), 941. https://t.co/xdWvdZHWXV

Jun 18, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 58,208 followers View post →
読書猿 5/23 新刊『ゼロからの読書教室』
@kurubushi_rm · X

この展望論文のConnected Papersでのネットワーク表示はこんな感じです。 https://t.co/ShDUKcFvRz

Jun 18, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 58,208 followers View post →
Dr. Cheree Caesar, PharmD, Certified Life Coach
@ChereeCaesar · X

https://t.co/rF4JgZInMx

Jun 7, 2022 · 52 followers View post →
Lizeth
@LizethSLYD · X

@Palitodeazucar Holi. Sorry por responder mil años después, pero este es el link del estudio que hablo https://t.co/QGgB6eaWQG

Apr 28, 2022 · 49 followers View post →
scientia_nutricion
@scientianutri · X

Jun 2, 2021 · 2,799 followers View post →
michael seigler
@MikeSeigler · X

The Stigma of Obesity: A Review and Update https://t.co/Dp9cV3GymG

May 5, 2021 · 2,396 followers View post →
Itamar C
@carritamar · X

Se ha encontrado que los médicos suelen tener una actitud negativa hacia los pacientes con obesidad. Se ha descrito que los est de med (incluyendo residentes) tienden a realizar bromas despectivas, que ocurren con más frecuencia en el área de Cx y GyO DOI: 10.1038/oby.2008.636

Mar 2, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 456 followers View post →
د. سندس ملائكة
@sundosmalaikah · X

RT @sundosmalaikah: للممارسين الصحيين وأفراد المجتمع المهتمين بالمصادر العلمية: https://t.co/WmuATinBdN https://t.co/N6RRUxFeWT https://t…

Jan 5, 2021 · 2 shares · 36,894 followers View post →
د. سندس ملائكة
@sundosmalaikah · X

للممارسين الصحيين وأفراد المجتمع المهتمين بالمصادر العلمية: https://t.co/WmuATinBdN https://t.co/N6RRUxFeWT https://t.co/6urjAvu3z0 https://t.co/CkYNHxh2vB https://t.co/bZSaTOyKWF

Dec 13, 2020 · 18 likes · 2 shares · 36,894 followers View post →
Ninna Makrinov (she/her)
@NinnaMakrinov · X

I had a great chat with a fantastic senior leader yesterday. When I disclosed I feel I have been discriminated against because of my weight they were genuinely shocked. Anyone who is similarly shocked, please read this review https://t.co/WRyLnyUV5K 2/3

Jul 30, 2020 · 593 followers View post →
pouchouine
@Laynad_ · X

@i_nebuleuse Je pense qu'on pourra trouver des infos ici https://t.co/Q612kHVBca, quitte à explorer les références bibliographiques données dans l'article lui-même

May 31, 2020 · 88 followers View post →
clovis
@clovxs · X

@DeniseRossi Este é um trabalhos mais citados da última década (mais de 1500 artigos), vamos ler juntos? (acabei de achar) https://t.co/qGKfJFp6oX

Jan 11, 2020 · 1 like · 4,664 followers View post →
Ximena Ramos Salas
@xramossalas · X

RT @dnblane: Great session on weight bias, stigma and discrimination #ECO2019. So much great work in this field by Rebecca Puhl and colleag…

May 1, 2019 · 9 shares · 1,584 followers View post →
Neil Floch MD
@NeilFlochMD · X

RT @dnblane: Great session on weight bias, stigma and discrimination #ECO2019. So much great work in this field by Rebecca Puhl and colleag…

May 1, 2019 · 9 shares · 130,079 followers View post →
Serge Engamba
@drengamba · X

RT @dnblane: Great session on weight bias, stigma and discrimination #ECO2019. So much great work in this field by Rebecca Puhl and colleag…

May 1, 2019 · 9 shares · 1,191 followers View post →
Frances Mair
@FrancesMair · X

RT @dnblane: Great session on weight bias, stigma and discrimination #ECO2019. So much great work in this field by Rebecca Puhl and colleag…

May 1, 2019 · 9 shares · 4,825 followers View post →
Abd Tahrani
@AbdTahrani · X

RT @dnblane: Great session on weight bias, stigma and discrimination #ECO2019. So much great work in this field by Rebecca Puhl and colleag…

May 1, 2019 · 9 shares · 7,583 followers View post →
Jennifer Logue
@jen_logue · X

RT @dnblane: Great session on weight bias, stigma and discrimination #ECO2019. So much great work in this field by Rebecca Puhl and colleag…

May 1, 2019 · 9 shares · 1,588 followers View post →
Hiba Jebeile
@HibaJebeile · X

RT @dnblane: Great session on weight bias, stigma and discrimination #ECO2019. So much great work in this field by Rebecca Puhl and colleag…

May 1, 2019 · 9 shares · 1,530 followers View post →
David Blane
@dnblane · X

Great session on weight bias, stigma and discrimination #ECO2019. So much great work in this field by Rebecca Puhl and colleagues... https://t.co/a48d12hG30 https://t.co/TZn5RQ4A7k

May 1, 2019 · 23 likes · 9 shares · 3,161 followers View post →