The bias against people with obesity, known as Gordophobia, was an increased problem in society, with great effects on the mental and physical health of affected individuals.
In an interview with CNNSpecialist Psychologist Andrea Levy tackled the topic, highlighting the career of the professionals concerned.
According to Andrea Levy, the bias in which healthy professionals manifest is the most harmful People suffer from obesity. The expert said: “In my opinion, the bias and the phobia of healthy professionals is the most harmful bias for them.”
The psychologist explained that when a person who is obese is exposed to ill -treatment by health professionals, there may be severe consequences. Levy said: “They are a non -conservative professional who offends the treatment of people who are withdrawing to the power of will.”
This type of approach, which places “non -will” as a disease factor, can lead to InsulationWhich avoids medical, psychological and nutritional consultations, and thus expose its treatment and general well -being.
“The person, of course, isolates himself, does not want to return to the doctor, does not want to return to the psychologist, nutritionist, because she was subjected to ill -treatment,” the expert warned.
Continuing bias in society
Andrea Levy also commented on the continued bias in society in general, despite the progress of discussing the topic. I noticed that the general numbers that show themselves about their treatments for obesity often Facing a severe criticism.
The psychologist said: “The famous people who expose themselves, and who say they will get obesity, drug treatment, and clinical, and they are very inverted,” said the psychologist.
Often this negative reaction appears in the comments that question the will of the individual or criticize the choice of treatment as a “easy way”.
The expert also emphasized that this position is part of the phobia and contributes to the stigma faced by obese people.
