Dr Kimberley Norman

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Dr Kimberley Norman

Research Fellow, Obesity and Weight Management, Monash University

Dr. Kimberley Norman is a Research Fellow with a focus on the multi-leveled nature of obesity healthcare and weight management. Her work utilises participatory and co-design research methodologies to reduce inequity, support the healthcare workforce, and increase the quality of life for individuals and communities living with obesity.Due to the complexities of obesity and weight management, Dr. Norman’s work spans multiple disciplines, including the impacts of living with obesity in political, physiological, psychological, social, economic, and culturally specific contexts. With strong qualitative expertise, her current research investigates how to implement communication strategies in primary and allied healthcare clinical consultations in a way that is non-stigmatising for people living with obesity.

BMI shouldn’t be the only way to assess who can access weight-loss drugs

Around one in three Australian adults (32%) has a body-mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. A further 34% has a BMI of 25 or above.

BMI shouldn’t be the only way to assess who can access weight-loss drugs

Around one in three Australian adults (32%) has a body-mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. A further 34% has a BMI of 25 or above.

By Prof Liz Sturgiss, Dr Kimberley Norman

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