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Discrimination and grossophobia also affect the medical world

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  • 01 February 2020
  • Zoltan Pataky
    • Médecine, UNIGE
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In 25 years, the number of obese people in Switzerland has doubled, rising from 5% to 11% of the population, or more than 800,000 people. A patient association fights against discrimination and grossophobia, particularly in the healthcare environment.

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