N = 182 posters) derived from 25 obesity-prevention campaigns shows 13.2% included stigmatizing elements. These stigmatizing advertisements were found in almost half (44%) of the 25 obesity-prevention campaigns analyzed. Further research is needed to establish the prevalence of stigmatizing messaging across mediums and message effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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