New research reimagines primary care visits for people living with obesity

Navigating health care can be challenging under any circumstances, and systemic barriers can make the experience even more difficult for some groups. Weight-related stigma and inequities in health care can create barriers and negatively influence the experiences of people in larger bodies or living with obesity when visiting primary care physicians. These negative experiences can often lead to health care avoidance.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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