How Doctors Can Stop Stigmatizing — And Start Helping — Kids With Obesity - NPR

How Doctors Can Stop Stigmatizing — And Start Helping — Kids With Obesity  NPRKids with obesity face a host of health problems related to their weight, like high blood pressure, diabetes, and joint problems. Research points to another way heavier children and teens are at risk: their own doctors' bias. This prejudice has real health consequences for kids, making families less likely to show up for appointments or get recommended vaccines. I am a family physician at a commun