Equity in Obesity Review
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.
Source: Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Karla N. Kendrick, Kevin J. Bode Padron, Nichola Z. Bomani, Jashalynn C. German, Dennis D. Nyanyo, Brenda Varriano, Lucy Tu, Fatima Cody Stanford Source Type: research
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