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aged 35–74 between 1995–1996 and 2004–2006. p. 2.
And see Table 2. Trends in obesity and perceived weight/height discrimination among Americans aged 35–74 between 1995–1996 and
2004–2006. p. 2.
Andreyeva T, Puhl RM, Brownell KD. Changes in perceived weight discrimination among Americans, 1995-1996 through 2004-2006. Obesity. 2008 Feb 28.See Figure 1. Trends in rates of perceived discrimination among Americans
This study examined trends in weight discrimination over 10 years among a nationally representative sample of adults aged 35-74 years from the National Survey of Midlife Development in the United States. Reports of weight discrimination were compared to experiences of discrimination based on race, age and gender. The prevalence of weight discrimination increased from 7% in 1995-1996 to 12% in 2004-2006. During this same time period, race discrimination remained stable, whereas the prevalence of weight discrimination increased to levels comparable with those reported for race and age discrimination. In summary, weight/height discrimination is highly prevalent in American society and increasing at disturbing rates. Its prevalence is relatively close to reported rates of race and age discrimination, but virtually no legal or social sanctions against weight discrimination exist.
aged 35–74 between 1995–1996 and 2004–2006. p. 2.
And see Table 2. Trends in obesity and perceived weight/height discrimination among Americans aged 35–74 between 1995–1996 and
2004–2006. p. 2.
