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ReviewJournal of obesity & metabolic syndrome2024

Weightism in Asia: A Narrative Review and Implications for Practice.

Shubashini Mathialagan, Poh Li Lau

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Review in Journal of obesity & metabolic syndrome, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Shubashini MathialaganDepartment of Educational Psychology & Counselling, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Poh Li LauDepartment of Educational Psychology & Counselling, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4395-4643

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Weightism, also known as weight-related discrimination, is pervasive and believed to be one of the socially accepted types of discrimination in Asia. Weightism is pervasive, impactful, and has significant repercussions on individuals grappling with excess weight. Despite being a major risk factor for obesity, excess weight is not well documented in the Asian literature. This narrative review explores compelling evidence indicating that weightism adversely affects both physical and psychological well-being across various aspects of life. Research findings suggest that weightism be deemed socially unacceptable in Asia to mitigate the obesity epidemic and enhance overall well-being. Consequently, several recommendations for reducing weight stigma in Asian culture are proposed to support a healthier future.

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AsiaNarrative reviewWeight discriminationWeightismWeight prejudice

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PMID39689897
PMCPMC11704224

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