近一半的美国诊所拒绝为严重肥胖的病人提供护理,因为缺乏住宿条件和偏见,健康结果恶化。 Nearly half of U.S. clinics refuse care for severely obese patients due to lack of accommodations and bias, worsening health outcomes.

一项新的研究表明,在美国的保健中,严重肥胖者普遍受到歧视,近一半的诊所拒绝为一名465磅重的病人预约。 A new study reveals widespread discrimination against people with severe obesity in U.S. healthcare, with nearly half of clinics refusing appointments for a 465-pound patient. 半数以上缺乏基本便利,如有重量能力的考试桌和宽门道。 Over half lacked essential accommodations like weight-capable exam tables and wide doorways. 内分泌学家最愿意安排访问,而耳鼻喉科专家的可能性最小。 Endocrinologists were most willing to schedule visits, while ear, nose, and throat specialists were least likely. 大约270名美国人中有1人患有极端肥胖症,然而,由于耻辱感和设施不足,他们面临延迟筛查和健康状况更差的结果。 About 1 in 270 Americans have extreme obesity, yet they face delayed screenings and worse health outcomes due to stigma and inadequate facilities. 现有改善护理的临床检查单,但并未广泛采用。 A clinical checklist to improve care exists but is not widely adopted. 专家们促请诊所采取行动,确保公平待遇。 Experts urge clinics to act to ensure equitable treatment.