Old and Overweight: Another Kind of Double Jeopardy?

The authors examine whether the stigma of being overweight persists over the life course, coming to the conclusion that acceptability for overweight is increasing. They discuss the health-related, economic, and social consequences of overweight and note that gaining a little extra weight in midlife...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Generations (San Francisco, Calif.) Calif.), 2005-10, Vol.29 (3), p.31-36
Hauptverfasser:	NaPier, Emily, Meyer, Madonna Harrington, Himes, Christine
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Ageism Discrimination Economic impact Elderly Health Obesity Original Resources Social Acceptance Social Attitudes Social impact Weight
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