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Obesity is a chronic health condition associated with having excess body fat and is associated with serious conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, arthritis and cancer. Weight bias, or stigma, is described as negative beliefs or attitudes about weight that lead to prejudice and weight discrimination, which can negatively impact an individual's experiences and health. This page contains documents and resources related to obesity.

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Synopsis

Summarizes findings from a 2024 rapid review examining the relationship between body size and various health outcomes.

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Updated 17 June 2025

Synopsis

Summarizes findings from a 2024 rapid review examining the experiences of weight stigma, and evidence on its influence on health outcomes.

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Updated 17 June 2025

Interactive Report

Indicators include self-reported overweight and obesity rates for youth and adults and consumption of fruits and vegetables by adults and youth.

PHU data from 2015 to 2021 CCHS cycles. (Archived PHU data from 2003 to 2013/2014).

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Updated 24 Feb 2025

 

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PHO Rounds: Evaluating the Impact of Alcohol Availability on Public Services Use in Northwestern Ontario

This PHO Rounds will present two projects that use changes in alcohol availability to better understand the growing burden of alcohol-related harm on emergency services in this region.

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Health Promotion, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

hpcdip@oahpp.ca

Updated 30 May 2024
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