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The Obesity Epidemic

Aug 17, 2021
59:19

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Quick takeaways

  • The obesity narrative fueled fear and stigma instead of addressing root health issues, sensationalized by biased media coverage and anti-fat bias.
  • Policies focused on weight over proven health strategies, influenced by corporate interests rather than genuine public health concerns.

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The Misleading Panic Around Obesity

The narrative surrounding the obesity epidemic has amplified fear and stigma instead of addressing the root causes of health issues. Media coverage sensationalized statistics and portrayed biased images, fueling public anti-fat bias. Policies and interventions focused on weight rather than proven health strategies, emphasizing punitive measures over effective solutions.

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