Research in different cultural contexts reveals that obesity is

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Allisson Hammond

6 April, 20:59

Research in different cultural contexts reveals that obesity is

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Jakayla Spencer · Answer 1

Research in different cultural contexts reveals that obesity is stigmatized in some cultures, but revered in others. Located in West Africa, Mauritania has a long history of droughts and famines. Because of the high levels of people who routinely go without food in the country, being fat is considered a sign of prosperity.