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Obesity and discrimination – a systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational studies

Spahlholz, J., Baer, N., König, H.‐H., Riedel‐Heller, S. G, Luck‐Sikorski, C.·2016·Obesity Reviews
DOI 10.1111/obr.12343
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Summary: Background: Research on obesity has shown that stigma often accompanies obesity and impacts many life domains. No previous research has systematically reviewed published literature about the prevalence and the nature of perceived weight discrimination in individuals with obesity. This systematic review and meta‐analysis aims to fill that gap. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted without time limits using the databases Medline, ISI Web of Knowledge and the Cochrane Library. Meta‐analyses were performed using random effect models. Observational studies pertaining to (i) prevalence estimates and (ii) forms of perceived weight discrimination among individuals with obesity were included. Results: Of 4393 citations retrieved, nine citations retrieved, nine studies met inclusion criteria. Pooled prevalence was 19.2% (95% confidence interval (CI) 11.7 to 29.8%) for individuals with class I obesity (Body mass index [BMI] = 30–35 kg m −2 ) and 41.8% (95% CI 36.9 to 46.9%) for individuals with more extreme obesity (BMI > 35 kg m −2 ). Findings from nationally representative US samples revealed higher prevalence estimates in individuals with higher BMI values (BMI > 35 kg m −2 ) and in women. Conclusions: The results provide evidence that perceptions of weight discrimination by individuals with obesity were common, and its negative consequences are highly relevant issues within society and need to be the focus of potential interventions. © 2015 World Obesity

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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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Authors
Spahlholz, J., Baer, N., König, H. ‐., Riedel‐Heller, S. G., & Luck‐Sikorski, C.
Affiliations
  • IFB Adiposity Diseases (DE)
  • Leipzig University (DE)
  • University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (DE)
  • Institute of Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Public Health (ISAP) Leipzig University Leipzig Germany
Corresponding author
Spahlholz, J.
ORCID
Venue
Obesity Reviews
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2015-11-24
Volume
17
Issue
1
Pages
43-55
ISSN
  • 1467-7881 (ISSN-L)
  • 1467-789X
DOI
10.1111/obr.12343
OpenAlex
W2172634627
Cited by
448
References
4
Citations by year
2026: 42 · 2025: 53 · 2024: 60 · 2023: 57 · 2022: 71 · 2021: 46 · 2020: 43 · 2019: 26 · 2018: 24 · 2017: 20 · 2016: 5
FWCI
1.97
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor)
Locations
  • Obesity Reviews (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) (01EO1501)
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
obesity, weight discrimination, weight stigma, perceived discrimination, body mass index, class I obesity, morbid obesity, sex differences
MeSH terms
Depression, Humans, Obesity, Self Concept, Social Stigma, Observational Studies as Topic

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