Five unspoken truths about body shaming, weight stigma in the society

Here are five shocking facts about weight stigma that you may not have been aware of

Weight stigma – a negative response to someone based on their weight – is the fourth most common form of social discrimination amongst adults – after age, gender and race. It is the only form of discrimination still widely deemed to be socially acceptable.

Weight stigma is also one of the most misunderstood aspects of obesity. As such, it is often ignored. Increasing awareness about stigma and its effects could help to reduce the high levels that currently exist.

Campaigns aimed at increasing public understanding of weight stigma have been launched, such as the World Obesity Federation’s 2018 World Obesity