Listening to Community Voices for Collective Action: The Obesity Bill of Rights Origins
2024
Listening to Community Voices for Collective Action: The Obesity Bill of Rights Origins
Sample size: 250
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Author Information
Author(s): Vafiadis Dorothea
Primary Institution: National Council on Aging
Conclusion
The Obesity Bill of Rights was developed to address barriers to obesity care and has been endorsed by nearly 50 health organizations.
Supporting Evidence
- Over 250 older adults participated in discussions about obesity management.
- The discussions led to the creation of the Obesity Bill of Rights.
- Nearly 50 health organizations have endorsed the Obesity Bill of Rights.
Takeaway
Older adults talked about the challenges they face with obesity care, and their ideas helped create a set of rights to improve health support for everyone.
Methodology
Four town hall meetings were held with diverse participants to discuss barriers to obesity management.
Participant Demographics
Older adults, community leaders, and clinicians from diverse cultural communities and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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