What Weight Stigma in Healthcare Gets Wrong
A diagnosis delayed by weight bias? This real case reveals why weight ≠ health, and why it’s time to rethink how we care for Black women.
When Weight Takes the Spotlight: How Weight Stigma in Healthcare Harms Black Women’s Health
Can weight stigma actually delay a diagnosis? Unfortunately, yes, and it’s more common than we think. In this video, I share the shocking case of a woman misdiagnosed with “monstrous obesity” who was later found to have a 46kg tumor, along with my own experience navigating bias in the healthcare system.
As a health coach and future master health coach, I’ve seen how the obsession with weight—especially in communities of color—leads to missed diagnoses, delayed treatment, and harmful care. It’s time to shift the focus from weight to real, individualized health strategies. This conversation is for you if you’re ready to explore weight-inclusive, culturally responsive care.
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► More than a “monstrous obesity”! Time to overcome the “anti-fat” bias: https://doi.org/10.1111/cob.12413
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