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Bias, Stigma, & the Weight of Living: A Call to Action Based on The Shared Experiences Among Select Individuals Living with Obesity

Bias, Stigma, & the Weight of Living: A Call to Action Based on The Shared Experiences Among Select Individuals Living with Obesity

Nicole Pearce2023-08-21T16:16:01-04:00August 21st, 2023|

This blog post was written by Githmi Welhenge and Kaylyn MacDonald, Summer interns at Obesity Canada for summer 2023. The Weight of Living™ initiative by Obesity Canada is where individuals living with obesity can share their lived experiences. Obesity Canada also [...]

Childhood Obesity Stigma: A Call to Action

Childhood Obesity Stigma: A Call to Action

Nicole Pearce2021-06-21T10:05:25-04:00June 21st, 2021|

Today's blog is by Ximena Ramos Salas, PhD, Director of Research and Policy at Obesity Canada. Obesity is a stigmatized disease and individuals living with this complex disease face continuous prejudice in healthcare, employment, education, and home settings. Most of the literature investigating [...]