Distribution of perceived weight stigma and its psychological impact on obese people in Saudi Arabia

Background: Worldwide, obesity prevalence has nearly tripled since 1975, with about 13% of adults being obese and about 39% overweight. Overweight and obese persons are vulnerable to frequent stigmatization and discrimination because of their weight, an issue that is barely discussed in the medical...

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Published in:	Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal
Main Authors:	Wafi F Albalawi, Joud Albaraki, Sereen Alharbi, Nouf Ababtain, Reema Enad Aloteibi, Ali Saleh Alsudais, Jafar Jamjoom, Meshal Alaqeel
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Springer 2023-10-01
Subjects:	Weight stigma Stress Obesity Health Discrimination
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S131901642300258X

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