What does fat shaming and weight discrimination do to your health? – ABC Life
Weight stigma is said to be the “last socially acceptable” form of stigma, but we know stigma causes chronic health problems. So why don’t we do more to stop it?
Weight stigma is said to be the “last socially acceptable” form of stigma, but we know stigma causes chronic health problems. So why don’t we do more to stop it?
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