College of Medicine

Professors Mary Gerend, Ph.D., Angelina R. Sutin, Ph.D., and Javier Rosado, Ph.D., delve into the complex interplay between weight discrimination and health outcomes in a journal article titled “Sociodemographic predictors of perceived weight discrimination.” The study explores how weight discrimination is not just a social issue but also increases risk for chronic diseases and reduced life expectancy. With a focus on minority groups, the authors aim to identify sociodemographic factors associated with heightened perceptions of weight discrimination.