Respondents living with obesity who have not seen/spoken to a doctor to discuss their weight in the last 3 months
Method of interview
Online panel
Supplementary notes
The source presented the question as follows: "Below is a list of reasons that may prevent people from seeing or speaking with a doctor regularly about their weight. Please select all that apply to you."
The following definitions were used: living with obesity = BMI 30+; Not living with obesity = BMI <30.Â
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Reasons that prevent people from discussing body weight with a doctor in Mexico 2026
According to a 2026 survey carried out in Mexico, around ** percent of adults living with obesity and who had not seen or spoken to a doctor to discuss their weight in the last 3 months reported being worried about the cost of treatment or advice. Additionally, worrying that they will not be able to maintain recommended changes or keep weight off was mentioned by ** percent of respondents.
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