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Changes in Perceived Weight Discrimination Among Americans, 1995–1996 Through 2004–2006

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Andreyeva, Tatiana, Puhl, Rebecca M., Brownell, Kelly D.·2008·Obesity
DOI 10.1038/oby.2008.35
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Objective: Little is known about the prevalence and patterns of weight discrimination in the United States. This study examined the trends in perceived weight/height discrimination among a nationally representative sample of adults aged 35–74 years, comparing experiences of discrimination based on race, age, and gender. Methods and Procedures: Data were from the two waves of the National Survey of Midlife Developmentin the United States (MIDUS), a survey of community‐based English‐speaking adults initially in 1995–1996 and a follow‐up in 2004– 2006. Reported experiences of weight/height discrimination included a variety of settings in major lifetime events and interpersonal relationships. Results: The prevalence of weight/height discrimination increased from 7% in 1995–1996 to 12% in 2004–2006, affecting all population groups but the elderly. This growth is unlikely to be explained by changes in obesity rates. Discussion: Weight/height discrimination is highly prevalent in American society and increasing at disturbing rates. Its prevalence is relatively close to reported rates of race and age discrimination, but virtually no legal or social sanctions against weight discrimination exist.

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  • Among adults with obesity, the prevalence of weight discrimination is 19-42%, with higher rates among those with higher BMI and among women compared with men.

    “Among adults with obesity, the prevalence of weight discrimination is 19–42%, with higher rates among those with higher body-mass index (BMI), and among women compared with men11–13.”

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    Table 2 reports higher perceived weight/height discrimination at higher BMI in many groups, including rates near 19% and 42%, but those figures do not describe the full range among adults with obesity: some BMI groups had lower or substantially higher rates. The Results report higher rates among women than men overall, not specifically among adults with obesity. The study measured combined weight/height discrimination in adults aged 35–74. (LLM, conf=0.88)

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Authors
Andreyeva, T., Puhl, R. M., & Brownell, K. D.
Affiliations
Yale University (US)
Corresponding author
Andreyeva, Tatiana
ORCID
Venue
Obesity
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2008-05
Volume
16
Issue
5
Pages
1129-1134
ISSN
  • 1930-7381 (ISSN-L)
  • 1930-739X
DOI
10.1038/oby.2008.35
OpenAlex
W2109409632
Cited by
684
References
1
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FWCI
24.23
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 1589 d)
Locations
  • Obesity (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Yale University
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity and Health Practices
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
Keywords
weight discrimination, perceived discrimination, race, age, gender, older adults, interpersonal relationships, anti-discrimination policy
MeSH terms
Adult, Age Factors, Aged, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Health Surveys, Humans, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Middle Aged, Obesity, Prejudice, Sex Factors, Social Perception, United States, Prevalence, Racial Groups

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