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Weight loss drugs expose women to society's harsh judgements on their bodies

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Weight-loss jabs like Mounjaro are available on the NHS in England , Wales and Scotland .

The jabs suppress people's appetites, causing them to feel fuller sooner.

People who have used the injections have noticed a big difference in how they are treated.

Weight isn't a protected characteristic in the UK or in most other parts of the world.

Academics say that anti-fat bias can have significant implications, from how people are perceived in job interviews to how doctors interact with them.

Weight-loss drugs have helped people like Branneisha , Jess , Amy and Alix lose weight - but they're not right for everyone.