The disease affects over 22% of Romanians, but "due to shame, many people do not seek treatment." The case of Cristina..

Sunday, Jul 27, 2025

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Personal story and expert views on obesity, highlighting need for support groups and better healthcare access.

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Cristina Fedorovici, who suffered from obesity and now coordinates a support group for bariatric patients with around 15,000 members, emphasizes that fighting obesity is difficult alone and requires multidisciplinary treatment, not just simple dietary advice. She highlights the stigma and blame often placed on obese individuals, stressing that empathy and social reintegration are crucial parts of recovery. The article also discusses the lack of adequate support systems in both Romania and Spain; while obesity is recognized as a chronic disease in Romania, public healthcare lacks necessary resources, and in Spain, dietitians are largely absent from public hospitals, forcing low-income patients to pay privately for essential care.

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