A sympathetic nervous system evaluation of obesity stigma
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A sympathetic nervous system evaluation of obesity stigma
The portrayal of obesity in the media is often one of negativity. Consequently, it may generate an increase in stigma. Obesity stigma, a form of social discrimination, is responsible for many of the negative psychological and physiological effects on individual wellness. These effects not only impact individual health, but also affect the economy, and ultimately, societal wellness. In an attemp...
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عنوان ژورنال: PLOS ONE
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1932-6203
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0185703