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What’s the name? Weight stigma and the battle against obesity

Maria MarsellaRita TanasGiovanni CorselloSergio Bernasconi

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AdultPediatric Obesitymedicine.medical_specialtyBattleAttitude of Health Personnelmedia_common.quotation_subjectSocial Stigmaeducation030209 endocrinology & metabolismChildhood obesity03 medical and health sciencesWeight stigmaSettore MED/38 - Pediatria Generale E Specialistica0302 clinical medicineWeight managementHealth careWeight managementmedicineHumans030212 general & internal medicineObesityDisease management (health)ChildPsychiatrymedia_commonLanguagebusiness.industryMaternal and child healthBody Weightlcsh:RJ1-570lcsh:Pediatricsmedicine.diseaseTerminologyObesityItalyWeight stigmaCommentarybusiness

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AbstractChildhood obesity has spread worldwide, it is on the rise, starts earlier and is more severe, despite all treatment attempts.According to recent studies, weight stigma is a factor that can hinder the success of therapies. Healthcare workers, mainly paediatricians, need to feel the urgency of anti-stigma training. The use of non-stigmatizing terminologies and images in various areas (school, sports clubs, healthcare, media, society in general) can improve disease management.

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2020-05-01Italian Journal of Pediatrics
10.1186/s13052-020-00821-8http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-020-00821-8