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

• Main Authors: Wafi F Albalawi (Author), Joud Albaraki (Author), Sereen Alharbi (Author), Nouf Ababtain (Author), Reema Enad Aloteibi (Author), Ali Saleh Alsudais (Author), Jafar Jamjoom (Author), Meshal Alaqeel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...