June 2015 PMID 26627213

Health Consequences of Weight Stigma: Implications for Obesity Prevention and Treatment.

Rebecca Puhl, Young Suh

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Peak: 4 in Apr 2021
across 5 sources since Sep 2019

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The discussions emphasize the harmful effects of weight stigma, citing scientific studies and sharing personal struggles, which demonstrates a high level of interest and engagement. The tone varies from supportive to critical, using scientific references like the research by Puhl and Young, thus reflecting recognition of the issue's importance, though the overall impact remains moderate as most interactions are within interested communities.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the article's view that weight stigma has negative health effects and should be addressed.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show strong curiosity, with many referencing additional scientific sources and research about weight bias.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several discussions involve detailed reactions, scientific citations, and personal reflections, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While influential in raising awareness among those engaged, the overall spread seems targeted, with moderate perceived impact on broad public opinion.

Abstract in brief

  • Weight stigma is often overlooked in efforts to prevent and treat obesity, despite decades of research showing it leads to discrimination and negative health effects.
  • Recent studies from the past four years reveal that weight stigmatization contributes to harmful behaviors like binge eating, increased food intake, and reduced physical activity, which can worsen obesity.
  • The research also highlights that public health campaigns about obesity can sometimes unintentionally stigmatize individuals, emphasizing the need to address weight stigma to improve health outcomes and inform future research directions.]

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@Mortuseon · X

@GMB @piersmorgan @susannareid100 @CharlotteHawkns @dannilevyfit science suggests that literally the opposite is the case - fat shaming may encourage obesity: https://t.co/PDPIDApmSy(Puhl, R, and Young S. "Health consequences of weight stigma: implications for obesity prevention and treatment." Current obesity reports 4.2 (2015): 182-190.)

Sep 16, 2019 · 27 likes · 1 share · 347 followers View post →
BadGCMedicalTakes
@BadGCMedTakes · X

A source for why the thing about fat shaming is demonstrably wrong and in fact THE OPPOSITE of what she's implying. (Wish it weren't behind a $40 paywall but here you go anyway.) https://t.co/afJA7g4Cn5

Apr 1, 2021 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 1,651 followers View post →
BadGCMedicalTakes
@BadGCMedTakes · X

I don't have the expertise to explain what causes obesity, nor the spoons to explain what I DO know about weight gain and loss, but I'd like to at least source one reason every "solution" Carl is suggesting is very wrong & his behavior counterproductive. https://t.co/afJA7g4Cn5

Apr 5, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,651 followers View post →
UConn Rudd Center
@UConnRuddCenter · X

Tomorrow, 27th Aug, Rudd Center Deputy Director Dr. Rebecca Puhl will talk on "Health Consequences of Weight Stigma: Implications for Obesity Prevention and Treatment" at the international webinar hosted by @UK_ASO. Register for free here: https://t.co/umIoC4pGYY #ASOWebinars https://t.co/XNgTo85Zlb

Aug 26, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 14,878 followers View post →
Fernando Garcia
@Fergar8203 · X

El estigma contra @LaObesidad de hecho incrementa el riesgo de aumentar de peso y se asocia a otros riesgos para la salud. https://t.co/HkBLfvcG00

Jul 18, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 641 followers View post →
THEE mj
@scib0rg · X

@afca_matteo @Entourage022 @Missemilyrachel just one of several sources: https://t.co/wJnaCSHiVq

Dec 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 5,416 followers View post →

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Lauren C.
@Lau_Cob_ · X

@GonzaloZubieta @robertlufkinmd “Evidence collectively demonstrates negative implications of stigmatization for weight-related health correlates and behaviors” https://t.co/B438RIVPzx

Jan 16, 2024 · 2,562 followers View post →
Elson
@elyelsonfree · X

since we're fuckin' talking about Lizzo's body ~*~Again~*~ https://t.co/NLqKcxyw6g

Oct 9, 2022 · 274 followers View post →
Wonder Woman
@wdwdisneyland7 · X

Therapist Reacts: Paul & Morgan Saying Fatphobic Things https://t.co/I2q2dn6WTs via @YouTube

Jul 5, 2022 · 2,471 followers View post →
THEE mj
@scib0rg · X

@kentishastro @elflovesu There's a whole body of scientific research to the contrary... but how could that *possibly* stack up to your personal anecdata?

Apr 5, 2022 · 5,416 followers View post →
speckledyarn
@speckledyarn · X

Therapist Reacts: Paul & Morgan Saying Fatphobic Things https://t.co/JoO6EJtvE4

Jan 12, 2022 · 150 followers View post →
Emily M
@itsEmzily · X

https://t.co/HCt5ojMeSk I love Mickey's channel. I continuously struggle with my own self image and easily fall into bad eating habits and am not fat. Simply being fat is not shameful or due to a lack of willpower. Thank you for this video.

Oct 17, 2021 · 98 followers View post →
Strażnik Internetu
@kochanekdiabla · X

@zajeli_mi_nazwy Doświadczenie tego typu stygmatyzacji jest również związane z unikaniem ćwiczeń. Takimi komentarzami właśnie dokładacie swoją cegiełkę do epidemii otyłości. https://t.co/ZLw0ZU0QLD https://t.co/9WuwMyJuzN https://t.co/wBSL0Y63UV https://t.co/dFBp2Ks8pH

May 26, 2021 · 1 like · 5 followers View post →
cottoncandy9031
@cottoncandy9031 · X

RT @BadGCMedTakes: I don't have the expertise to explain what causes obesity, nor the spoons to explain what I DO know about weight gain an…

Apr 5, 2021 · 1 share · 198 followers View post →
BadGCMedicalTakes
@BadGCMedTakes · X

I don't have the expertise to explain what causes obesity, nor the spoons to explain what I DO know about weight gain and loss, but I'd like to at least source one reason every "solution" Carl is suggesting is very wrong & his behavior counterproductive. https://t.co/afJA7g4Cn5

Apr 5, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,651 followers View post →
JCS
@Sonicfan0012 · X

RT @BadGCMedTakes: A source for why the thing about fat shaming is demonstrably wrong and in fact THE OPPOSITE of what she's implying. (Wis…

Apr 2, 2021 · 2 shares · 259 followers View post →
BadGCMedicalTakes
@BadGCMedTakes · X

A source for why the thing about fat shaming is demonstrably wrong and in fact THE OPPOSITE of what she's implying. (Wish it weren't behind a $40 paywall but here you go anyway.) https://t.co/afJA7g4Cn5

Apr 1, 2021 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 1,651 followers View post →
THEE mj
@scib0rg · X

@mango07d You can start here: https://t.co/wJnaCSYTMY and here: https://t.co/m1x66fQnF1 and here: https://t.co/jayrqv6y5p for some of the recent science on ob*sity in general, intentional weight loss, and the effects of fatphobia/weight-bias. Happy reading.

Dec 29, 2020 · 5,416 followers View post →
THEE mj
@scib0rg · X

@afca_matteo @Entourage022 @Missemilyrachel just one of several sources: https://t.co/wJnaCSHiVq

Dec 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 5,416 followers View post →
THEE mj
@scib0rg · X

@EthanLeepmg @Missemilyrachel https://t.co/wJnaCSHiVq

Dec 28, 2020 · 1 like · 5,416 followers View post →
Abd Tahrani
@AbdTahrani · X

RT @UConnRuddCenter: Tomorrow, 27th Aug, Rudd Center Deputy Director Dr. Rebecca Puhl will talk on "Health Consequences of Weight Stigma: I…

Aug 27, 2020 · 1 share · 7,583 followers View post →
UConn Rudd Center
@UConnRuddCenter · X

Tomorrow, 27th Aug, Rudd Center Deputy Director Dr. Rebecca Puhl will talk on "Health Consequences of Weight Stigma: Implications for Obesity Prevention and Treatment" at the international webinar hosted by @UK_ASO. Register for free here: https://t.co/umIoC4pGYY #ASOWebinars https://t.co/XNgTo85Zlb

Aug 26, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 14,878 followers View post →
Paolísima Individualista ✍️
@Paolisimas · X

RT @Fergar8203: El estigma contra @LaObesidad de hecho incrementa el riesgo de aumentar de peso y se asocia a otros riesgos para la salud.…

Aug 8, 2020 · 1 share · 3,000 followers View post →
Dr. Caroline Glagola Dunn, PhD, RD
@DunnCarolineG · X

@KLothPhD @drhunger @episetsky @kendrinrae @MichelleCardel @HarvardSTRIPED @katewbauer Not sure if it fully supports the specific details in your statement, but this might be a helpful starting point (a review article, so might send you to some helpful source material) https://t.co/foBng58GOQ

Jul 24, 2020 · 171 followers View post →
Fernando Garcia
@Fergar8203 · X

El estigma contra @LaObesidad de hecho incrementa el riesgo de aumentar de peso y se asocia a otros riesgos para la salud. https://t.co/HkBLfvcG00

Jul 18, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 641 followers View post →
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@Mortuseon · X

@GMB @piersmorgan @susannareid100 @CharlotteHawkns @dannilevyfit science suggests that literally the opposite is the case - fat shaming may encourage obesity: https://t.co/PDPIDApmSy(Puhl, R, and Young S. "Health consequences of weight stigma: implications for obesity prevention and treatment." Current obesity reports 4.2 (2015): 182-190.)

Sep 16, 2019 · 27 likes · 1 share · 347 followers View post →