Nutrition and Obesity Strategies for Endocrinologists-A Blind Spot-Weight Bias and Health Disparities in Obesity Care

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In this video, Dr. Scott Kahan, a physician trained in clinical medicine and public health, discusses the topic of weight stigma and its impact on healthcare. Dr. Kahan highlights the prevalence of weight bias in society and the negative consequences it can have on individuals, both psychologically and physically. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the complexity of obesity and becoming aware of our own implicit assumptions and beliefs. Dr. Kahan offers seven strategies to address weight bias in healthcare, including appreciating the complexity of obesity, becoming aware of our own implicit biases, and supporting patient autonomy. He also discusses the need for advocacy and education to create change at a systemic level, such as implementing weight stigma training in medical and healthcare professional programs. Overall, Dr. Kahan's talk sheds light on the issue of weight stigma and provides practical steps for addressing it in healthcare.

Keywords

weight stigma

healthcare

clinical medicine

public health

weight bias

psychological impact

physical impact

obesity complexity

implicit assumptions

implicit biases