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The Stigma of Obesity: A Review and Update
Article first published online: 6 SEP 2012
DOI: 10.1038/oby.2008.636
2009 North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO)
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Puhl, R. M. and Heuer, C. A. (2009), The Stigma of Obesity: A Review and Update. Obesity, 17: 941–964. doi: 10.1038/oby.2008.636
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- Issue published online: 6 SEP 2012
- Article first published online: 6 SEP 2012
- Received August 28, 2008; Accepted November 21, 2008
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