Joana Louro, a specialist in Internal Medicine at ULS do Oeste, argues that blaming someone for having obesity is as incorrect as blaming someone for having diabetes or hypertension. In an interview, the specialist debunks some of the most persistent myths about the disease and emphasizes the importance of changing how society views this condition.
According to Joana Louro, obesity continues to be frequently reduced to a question of weight, discipline, or willpower, when in reality it is a chronic, complex, and multifactorial disease. This simplistic perspective contributes to the stigma that still affects many people who suffer from this condition.
The physician also explains that the treatment of obesity should be individualized, recognizing that each patient presents distinct characteristics and needs. Joana Louro reminds us that the true victories in fighting this disease are not always measured on the scale, alerting to the need for a more complete and personalized approach.
