The Milbank quarterly
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The Milbank quarterly · Dec 2015
Potential Policies and Laws to Prohibit Weight Discrimination: Public Views from 4 Countries.
People viewed as "overweight" or "obese" are vulnerable to weight-based discrimination, creating inequities and adverse health outcomes. Given the high rates of obesity recorded globally, studies documenting weight discrimination in multiple countries, and an absence of legislation to address this form of discrimination, research examining policy remedies across different countries is needed. Our study provides the first multinational examination of public support for policies and legislation to prohibit weight discrimination. ⋯ Public support for legal measures to prohibit weight discrimination can be found in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Iceland, especially for laws to remedy this discrimination in employment. Our findings provide important information for policymakers and interest groups both nationally and internationally and can help guide discussions about policy priorities to reduce inequities resulting from weight discrimination.
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The Milbank quarterly · Dec 2015
Biography Historical ArticleDavid Sackett's Unintended Impacts on Health Policy.