Ravisha S. Jayawickrama

Aug 5, 2023 | channelnewsasia.com | Ravisha S. Jayawickrama |Blake Lawrence |Briony Hill

Trending Topics China Malaysia CNA Explains ChatGPT Snap Insight Ukraine invasion Wellness Climate change COVID-19 Russia Commentary There is no universal consensus on whether obesity is a disease, but there is value in moving the focus away from body size, say these health researchers. PERTH: The stigma that surrounds people living in larger bodies is pervasive and deeply affects the people it’s directed at.

Jul 31, 2023 | medicalxpress.com | Ravisha S. Jayawickrama |Blake Lawrence |Briony Hill

The stigma that surrounds people living in larger bodies is pervasive and deeply affects the people it's directed at. It's been described as one of the last acceptable forms of discrimination. Some researchers think the term "obesity" itself is part of the problem, and are calling for a name change to reduce stigma. They're proposing "adipose-based chronic disease" instead.

Jul 30, 2023 | theconversation.com | Ravisha S. Jayawickrama |Blake Lawrence |Briony Hill

The stigma that surrounds people living in larger bodies is pervasive and deeply affects the people it’s directed at. It’s been described as one of the last acceptable forms of discrimination. Some researchers think the term “obesity” itself is part of the problem, and are calling for a name change to reduce stigma. They’re proposing “adipose-based chronic disease” instead.