Popular Science article on how fat-shaming actually makes obesity worse cites AJPH research about how stigma & discrimination threaten health, increase health disparities for vulnerable populations, & make obesity interventions less effective (Open Access) https://t.co/028kNmGRda https://t.co/uFXjd4q9MG
Obesity stigma: important considerations for public health.
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The collective discussions emphasize that weight stigma exacerbates health issues, citing research and notable public health articles, with phrases like 'makes people sicker' and 'stigma worsens health outcomes' underscoring the strong stance against shaming. The tone consistently advocates for respectful, evidence-based approaches, exemplifying deep engagement and concern for social justice.
Most discussions support the article’s stance that weight stigma harms health and should be addressed, with some posts explicitly referencing evidence and research cited in the publication.
Posts demonstrate strong curiosity and relevance, as evidenced by references to specific studies, such as the AJPH article and other scientific resources, indicating these discussions are driven by a genuine desire to understand and share key insights.
Many comments engage deeply, critiquing the harmful effects of stigma, debating public health approaches, and highlighting the importance of respectful language, showing active involvement with the material.
While impactful in raising awareness about stigma’s harms and linking to influential research, many posts remain within the realm of discussion and sharing, with fewer indications of direct influence on policies or behaviors.
Abstract in brief
- Weight stigma and discrimination against obese individuals are widespread and negatively impact their mental and physical health, yet these issues are often overlooked in public health discussions.
- The common belief that stigmatizing obese persons may encourage healthier behaviors is not supported by evidence; instead, stigma worsens health outcomes and creates disparities.
- Addressing weight stigma is crucial for promoting social justice and improving the effectiveness of public health strategies aimed at reducing obesity.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyNBCNews OpEd on the dangerous lack of anti-bias training for doctors treating #obese patients cites AJPH study that found "Stigma & discrimination toward obese persons are pervasive & pose numerous consequences for their psychological & physical health": https://t.co/028kNmGRda https://t.co/kPiXF3uaqn
Important review by @RebeccaPuhl on #Obesity #Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health https://t.co/Hm9lIHr49O Many thanks @Eggface @ncbi https://t.co/Mz9GXYkliI
@cynthiamich @FionaQuigs @ZaherToumi @AbdTahrani @WeightDebate @DrDenisePsych @EASOobesity @Mpmok @DrSdeG No doubt you mean well, as the people behind this unfortunate campaign likely do. But stigmatizing people, equating their physical status with a behavior (smoking), serves only to discourage people from routine health screening. https://t.co/OnCazsnsAh
@epicciuto Pew pew. Not going to clutter your mentions too bad with stuff, but since you asked up above, here's some papers that I think are pretty great: https://t.co/v34wBKmara https://t.co/pTfIc6xpuR https://t.co/IJZEJBXAZr I salute you on your journey into the world of fat studies! https://t.co/F8uXOeB7em
@drandyhills @DrStuartFlint And a general overview from RP: 'Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health' https://t.co/40JzPvH8a4
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Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health - PMC https://t.co/UEbZgtVt4i
@bigsmashdawg @sepphierose there’s literally proof that shaming fat people for being fat gives them worse health issues and makes them gain more weight. You are not helping anybody https://t.co/aLlkR5fEC8
@PracticeMoving We absolutely need to discuss it. Many people with obesity are stigmatised for not "choosing" to exercise etc. https://t.co/koE9nB9WtI
One of the many, many reasons you shouldn’t talk about diets to people you perceive as fat: Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health https://t.co/Y9bAHR4Efi
Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health https://t.co/oM8nMT3EFk
@WhatQueerIsThis The stigma around wt, instead of making fat ppl motivated to be thinner (in the eyes of society, "healthier"), is making people sicker: Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health https://t.co/VLkV2Y2nbR
@miekevanstigt @SiccodeKnecht @lalalalinder https://t.co/uXkYqrf37E
Bacon L. (2010). Health At Every Size: The Surprising Truth about your Weight. BenBella Books. Puhl RM & Heuer CA (2010). Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health. American Journal of Public Health, 100, 6, 1019-1028. https://t.co/PBxEsHON2Z
Sharing your coronavirus experience on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter is vital to fighting the pandemic https://t.co/gU2uXji2IC @HuffPostUKLife #citesAJPH @PublicHealth @AMJPublicHealth Citing: Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health https://t.co/Du0hkgXQFA https://t.co/Zv3r1NuXF3
@SACCHIT74 @NeilFlochMD Here are a few resources to gain more information about the subject if you wish. https://t.co/01BDssRzOa https://t.co/BQpSvm6O6B https://t.co/AmeykUjPW5
Am J Public Health. 2010 June; 100(6): 1019–1028. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2009.159491 Tomiyama et al. BMC Medicine (2018) 16:123 https://t.co/4hCE1Ze3Li Lancet 2019; published online Jan 16. https://www. https://t.co/BSvRDjUUIt article/ PIIS0140-6736(19)30080-7/ fulltext
COMMENTARY: New guidelines reduce the stigma of obesity in health care https://t.co/mFtpnkA3mM via @MSN #citesAJPH @PublicHealth @AMJPublicHealth Citing: Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health https://t.co/Du0hkhfs4a #obesity #stigma #publichealth https://t.co/FJ1Y0XxTSs
RT @HFinAZ: Important article that confronts our weightism and the harmful effects on emotional AND physical health. Obesity Stigma: Import…
Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health https://t.co/Fp7wDLhTFF
Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health https://t.co/KcLDfYWX9u
RT @AMJPublicHealth: Popular Science article on how fat-shaming actually makes obesity worse cites AJPH research about how stigma & discrim…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: Popular Science article on how fat-shaming actually makes obesity worse cites AJPH research about how stigma & discrim…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: Popular Science article on how fat-shaming actually makes obesity worse cites AJPH research about how stigma & discrim…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: Popular Science article on how fat-shaming actually makes obesity worse cites AJPH research about how stigma & discrim…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: Popular Science article on how fat-shaming actually makes obesity worse cites AJPH research about how stigma & discrim…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: Popular Science article on how fat-shaming actually makes obesity worse cites AJPH research about how stigma & discrim…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: Popular Science article on how fat-shaming actually makes obesity worse cites AJPH research about how stigma & discrim…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: Popular Science article on how fat-shaming actually makes obesity worse cites AJPH research about how stigma & discrim…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: Popular Science article on how fat-shaming actually makes obesity worse cites AJPH research about how stigma & discrim…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: Popular Science article on how fat-shaming actually makes obesity worse cites AJPH research about how stigma & discrim…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: Popular Science article on how fat-shaming actually makes obesity worse cites AJPH research about how stigma & discrim…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: Popular Science article on how fat-shaming actually makes obesity worse cites AJPH research about how stigma & discrim…
Popular Science article on how fat-shaming actually makes obesity worse cites AJPH research about how stigma & discrimination threaten health, increase health disparities for vulnerable populations, & make obesity interventions less effective (Open Access) https://t.co/028kNmGRda https://t.co/uFXjd4q9MG
Important review by @RebeccaPuhl on #Obesity #Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health https://t.co/Hm9lIHr49O Many thanks @Eggface @ncbi https://t.co/Mz9GXYkliI
Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health https://t.co/IxiDvAgFjx #fatshaming
RT @AMJPublicHealth: NBCNews OpEd on the dangerous lack of anti-bias training for doctors treating #obese patients cites AJPH study that fo…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: NBCNews OpEd on the dangerous lack of anti-bias training for doctors treating #obese patients cites AJPH study that fo…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: NBCNews OpEd on the dangerous lack of anti-bias training for doctors treating #obese patients cites AJPH study that fo…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: NBCNews OpEd on the dangerous lack of anti-bias training for doctors treating #obese patients cites AJPH study that fo…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: NBCNews OpEd on the dangerous lack of anti-bias training for doctors treating #obese patients cites AJPH study that fo…
RT @AMJPublicHealth: NBCNews OpEd on the dangerous lack of anti-bias training for doctors treating #obese patients cites AJPH study that fo…
NBCNews OpEd on the dangerous lack of anti-bias training for doctors treating #obese patients cites AJPH study that found "Stigma & discrimination toward obese persons are pervasive & pose numerous consequences for their psychological & physical health": https://t.co/028kNmGRda https://t.co/kPiXF3uaqn
@moderationmaven @rustnutrition @InglesDietitian @CancerResearchU @EWardRD @CancerDietitian Leia, you're right. There is a better way. They can promote health without promoting stigma. No need to suggest that obesity (a condition) is like smoking (a behavior). #Truth is better. See this article by Rebecca Puhl and Chelsea Heuer. https://t.co/XpCYqK5Brf
RT @ConscienHealth: @cynthiamich @FionaQuigs @ZaherToumi @AbdTahrani @WeightDebate @DrDenisePsych @EASOobesity @Mpmok @DrSdeG No doubt you…
@cynthiamich @FionaQuigs @ZaherToumi @AbdTahrani @WeightDebate @DrDenisePsych @EASOobesity @Mpmok @DrSdeG No doubt you mean well, as the people behind this unfortunate campaign likely do. But stigmatizing people, equating their physical status with a behavior (smoking), serves only to discourage people from routine health screening. https://t.co/OnCazsnsAh
@drandyhills @DrStuartFlint And a general overview from RP: 'Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health' https://t.co/40JzPvH8a4
Important article that confronts our weightism and the harmful effects on emotional AND physical health. Obesity Stigma: Important Considerations for Public Health https://t.co/Eo23vWCCbI
@epicciuto Pew pew. Not going to clutter your mentions too bad with stuff, but since you asked up above, here's some papers that I think are pretty great: https://t.co/v34wBKmara https://t.co/pTfIc6xpuR https://t.co/IJZEJBXAZr I salute you on your journey into the world of fat studies! https://t.co/F8uXOeB7em