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Obesity Bias In Medicine

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Published: September 27, 2020 by RHJ Producer

Studies show that medical professionals are as biased as the rest of us against people who are overweight, resulting in lectures, misdiagnoses, and patients who start avoiding the doctor. Experts explain the problem, results, and what might be done about it.


Guest Information:

  • Dr. Rebecca Puhl, Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, University of Connecticut and Deputy Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity
  • Dr. David Katz, Director, Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, Yale University and Founder, True Health Initiative
  • Kathy Kater, psychotherapist specializing in body image, eating and weight issues

Links for more info:

  • UConn Faculty and Staff: Dr. Rebecca Puhl
  • David Katz Official Website
  • Body Image Health: About The Author
Program #: 20-39Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Behavioral Science| Discrimination and Racism| Doctors| Education| Fitness and Exercise| Implicit Bias| Obesity and Body Weight| Psychology and Psychiatry| Public HealthMedical Conditions: ObesityGuests: Dr. David Katz| Dr. Rebecca Puhl| Kathy KaterInstitutions & Organizations: Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity| University of Connecticut| Yale University| Yale-Griffin Prevention Research CenterProducers: Jason Dickey
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