Equity in Obesity Review.

Publication/Presentation Date

12-1-2023

Abstract

Obesity disproportionately affects racial and ethnic minoritized populations and those of lower socioeconomic status. Similarly, disparities exist in the development of its downstream consequences, such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension. The causes of these disparities are multifactorial and are influenced by structural factors such as segregation and healthcare access, and individual-level factors such as weight stigma. Interventions to decrease disparities in obesity should consider macro-level, community, and individual-level factors that might reduce disparities and improve equity in obesity care. Clinicians must also recognize the chronic nature of obesity, and how bias and stigma may impact patient care.

Volume

52

Issue

4

First Page

617

Last Page

627

ISSN

1558-4410

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Obstetrics and Gynecology

PubMedID

37865477

Department(s)

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents, Fellows and Residents

Document Type

Article

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