US EditionObesity study highlights gap in perceptions between patients and physicians
- Researchers presented a 2023-2024 survey analyzing perceptions of obesity causes and treatment goals among patients and physicians across seven countries.
- The survey revealed a significant disconnect shaped by deep-rooted weight bias, with physicians emphasizing behavioral causes and patients noting biological and socioeconomic factors.
- Physicians commonly reported overeating and lack of exercise as causes and favored health-focused treatment goals like quality of life and mobility , while patients sought improved appearance and confidence.
- Dr. Ximena Ramos Salas, the lead author, emphasized that many individuals continue to wrongly attribute obesity primarily to personal decisions like diet and exercise, which contributes to stigma and obstructs the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based healthcare.
- These findings suggest that overcoming misconceptions and addressing weight stigma are essential to improve obesity management and patient access to supportive, person-centered care globally.
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