Kathi Earles – författare

This landmark textbook, written by three leading experts in obesity medicine, provides a comprehensive examination of the complexities, challenges, and opportunities in addressing obesity within Black communities. By exploring the interplay of biopsychosocial factors and cultural dynamics, this authoritative resource presents a forward-thinking, evidence-led approach to one of the most critical public health issues of our time.Grounded in the latest research and enriched by clinical expertise, the book offers actionable strategies for healthcare professionals seeking to deliver culturally sensitive and effective care. With a focus on addressing health disparities and dismantling harmful stereotypes, this text sets a new benchmark for equitable and impactful obesity treatment.Key FeaturesChallenges misconceptions and biases to offer practical, solutions-driven approaches to obesity careCombines clinical best practices with cultural competence to enhance patient engagement and outcomesFeatures contributions from Black physicians, providing valuable insights that blend lived experience with professional expertiseIdeal for medical students, clinicians, and healthcare professionals, this essential guide is also a vital resource for researchers and public health advocates dedicated to advancing health equity and improving outcomes for historically underserved populations.

This landmark textbook, written by three leading experts in obesity medicine, provides a comprehensive examination of the complexities, challenges, and opportunities in addressing obesity within Black communities. By exploring the interplay of biopsychosocial factors and cultural dynamics, this authoritative resource presents a forward-thinking, evidence-led approach to one of the most critical public health issues of our time.Grounded in the latest research and enriched by clinical expertise, the book offers actionable strategies for healthcare professionals seeking to deliver culturally sensitive and effective care. With a focus on addressing health disparities and dismantling harmful stereotypes, this text sets a new benchmark for equitable and impactful obesity treatment.Key FeaturesChallenges misconceptions and biases to offer practical, solutions-driven approaches to obesity careCombines clinical best practices with cultural competence to enhance patient engagement and outcomesFeatures contributions from Black physicians, providing valuable insights that blend lived experience with professional expertiseIdeal for medical students, clinicians, and healthcare professionals, this essential guide is also a vital resource for researchers and public health advocates dedicated to advancing health equity and improving outcomes for historically underserved populations.

In this ground-breaking book, three leading experts in obesity medicine offer a comprehensive approach to origins, obstacles, and opportunities for addressing obesity in the Black community. Given the complexity of the disease of obesity coupled with the health disparities that unequally affect Black people, there is a dire need for an unbiased resource that provides an authoritative, evidence-based overview. It unprecedentedly unifies the biopsychosocial contributors to obesity and boldly goes beyond quoting statistics to proposing effective solutions for physicians and professionals to implement in their clinical practice.

Key Features: 1. Dispels stereotypes and biases to offer solutions for one of the most significant medical conditions affecting Black people. 2. Integrates best clinical practices with cultural context, providing a full overview of obesity treatment options for medical students and professionals. 3. Provides insights from Black medical doctors who personally and professionally identify with, care for, and treat Obesity in the Black community.