How Doctors Can Stop Stigmatizing — And Start Helping — Kids With Obesity

NPR – Mara Gordon

Kids with obesity face a host of health problems related to their weight, like high blood pressure, diabetes and joint problems. Research points to another way heavier children and teens are at risk: their own doctors’ bias. This prejudice has real health consequences for kids, making families less likely to show up for appointments or get recommended vaccines.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/06/05/728812078/how-doctors-can-stop-stigmatizing-and-start-helping-kids-with-obesity