Posted on Jun 23, 2022
Medical bias against obesity is preventing patients from receiving proper care
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According to a study in the National Library of Medicine, only 1 percent of doctors are trained in treating one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the U.S. — obesity.
That lack of education comes with consequences for patients.
Here’s what Deana from Detroit, Michigan, told 1A:
That lack of education comes with consequences for patients.
Here’s what Deana from Detroit, Michigan, told 1A:
Medical bias against obesity is preventing patients from receiving proper care
Posted from the1a.org
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Sad and true as those who exhibit morbid obesity are viewed as exhibiting low perceived social value. I have a published article in this regard on Research Gate.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."I am an obese person. I am also a professional dancer. I avoided the doctor for eight years because of consistent dismissiveness. I went to a chiropractor for a dance injury and was met with doubt that the injury was in fact dance-related — and it happened because I did a drop split. So the ability to even be seen fully as a human being let alone as a patient has been really hard for me. Luckily, I found a great doctor who understands that my weight is only one of many factors."...
..."I am an obese person. I am also a professional dancer. I avoided the doctor for eight years because of consistent dismissiveness. I went to a chiropractor for a dance injury and was met with doubt that the injury was in fact dance-related — and it happened because I did a drop split. So the ability to even be seen fully as a human being let alone as a patient has been really hard for me. Luckily, I found a great doctor who understands that my weight is only one of many factors."...
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