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Nearly half of U.S. clinics refuse care for severely obese patients due to lack of accommodations and bias, worsening health outcomes.
A new study reveals widespread discrimination against people with severe obesity in U.S. healthcare, with nearly half of clinics refusing appointments for a 465-pound patient.
Over half lacked essential accommodations like weight-capable exam tables and wide doorways.
Endocrinologists were most willing to schedule visits, while ear, nose, and throat specialists were least likely.
About 1 in 270 Americans have extreme obesity, yet they face delayed screenings and worse health outcomes due to stigma and inadequate facilities.
A clinical checklist to improve care exists but is not widely adopted.
Experts urge clinics to act to ensure equitable treatment.
Casi la mitad de las clínicas estadounidenses se niegan a atender a pacientes con obesidad severa debido a la falta de adaptaciones y parcialidad, empeorando los resultados de salud.