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
Published In/Presented At
Kendrick, K. N., Bode Padron, K. J., Bomani, N. Z., German, J. C., Nyanyo, D. D., Varriano, B., Tu, L., & Stanford, F. C. (2023). Equity in Obesity Review. Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America, 52(4), 617–627. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecl.2023.05.003
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Obstetrics and Gynecology
PubMedID
37865477
Department(s)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents, Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article