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Why is tackling obesity stigma a priority for public health?

The reluctance of seeking medical attention due to fear of stigma can inhibit people from using obesity preventive and treatment methods. Numerous disordered eating behaviours, including binge eating, emotional eating, restricted eating, weight cycling, and eating anxiety, have been positively connected with weight stigma. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed talks about Why is tackling obesity stigma a priority for public health.


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