Resource Library

OHRC policy statement on the COVID-19 pandemic - Weight bias, obesity stigma and COVID-19

2020

Obesity Canada

Description

This fact sheet discusses stigma within the context of obesity and how this may pose barriers to care and increase the risk of spreading COVID-19. The fact sheet provides tips for healthcare providers, policy makers and researchers to address weight bias and obesity stigma to ensure COVID-19 treatment and responses are effective and equitable

Link to Resource

OHRC policy statement on the COVID-19 pandemic - Weight bias, obesity stigma and COVID-19.

Obesity Canada. (2020). OHRC policy statement on the COVID-19 pandemic: Weight bias, obesity stigma and COVID-19. Edmonton, AB: Author.

Publication Form

Comments  
Please Copy the Captcha Protection Text