From our partner: World Obesity Federation · October 2026
What helps people living with obesity start treatment and stay with it? Researchers at Deakin University reviewed the evidence from 38 studies, published in Obesity Reviews.
Support made a real difference: from family, friends, schools, workplaces and care teams. So did care that is respectful and fits the person. Stigma had the opposite effect. It damaged trust and led some people to put off or miss appointments.
Many of us already knew this from experience. Now the research says it too.