OBESITY ACTION COALITION (OAC) UNVEILS “BIAS BUSTERS” TO COMBAT WEIGHT BIAS AND STIGMA
Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) has unveiled a new initiative to combat weight bias and stigma, titled “Bias Busters.” “Weight bias and discrimination create significant obstacles for individuals affected by obesity. From weight bias in healthcare settings to pop culture, these individuals are often targets of unfair, disrespectful treatment because of their weight. No other disease is the focus of discrimination as well as jokes, ridicule or humor,” said Joe Nadglowski, OAC President and CEO.
The goal of “Bias Busters” is to engage the public in the conversation of