Should obesity be classed as a disability?.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/should-obesity-been-seen-disability-4841801
Divided opinions on this.
Although mostly self inflicted it's effects can be disabling.
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/should-obesity-been-seen-disability-4841801
Divided opinions on this.
Although mostly self inflicted it's effects can be disabling.
sagr2519
·2 years agoObesity is about two-thirds genetic. Smoking and alcoholism may have genetic predictors but you can avoid them by just not using the addictive substances in the first place.
bits_n_bobs_heaven
·2 years agoYes, I agree. When it's a genuine genetic disorder, then yes, it is/can be a genuine disability. Especially in such a PC society that is obsessed with looks. However, I suppose it depends how this affects your general day to day living i.e. getting a job etc and the physical issues that obesity also procures.
sagr2519
·2 years agoWhoops, I wasn't talking about myself. But you're right that obesity would have to be quite severe in order to meet the equality act definition. This discussion seemed to be more about "if it's their own fault, need we consider them disabled?" When we could say the same about permanent injuries, which are sometimes a result of neglecting safety rules. Maybe the difference is that obesity is reversible. What about people who refuse treatment for other curable conditions?